Find out how popular the last name Cardé is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cardé.

Cardé, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cardé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cardé in America

Cardé is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cardé surname appeared 350 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cardé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cardé to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cardé

The surname Carde is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "carde," which referred to a carding tool used in the textile industry for combing and straightening fibers like wool or cotton.

One of the earliest records of the Carde name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a census commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Roger Carde in the county of Somerset, England.

During the Middle Ages, the Carde family was prominent in the region of Normandy, France. The name appears in various medieval records and manuscripts from that area, often associated with the textile trade or wool merchants.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean Carde served as a trusted advisor to the Count of Anjou, playing a significant role in the political affairs of the time.

The Carde surname also has connections to place names. In the 15th century, there was a village called Carde-sur-Loire in the Loire Valley region of France, likely named after an early settler with the Carde surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Carde name in England dates back to 1524, when a merchant named William Carde established a successful wool trading business in the city of Bristol.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Pierre Carde (1510-1589) from Rouen, France, gained fame for his intricate tapestry designs and textile artwork.

In the 17th century, a French military officer named François Carde (1628-1701) distinguished himself in the service of King Louis XIV and was awarded the title of Comte (Count) for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Sir George Carde (1721-1789), an English politician and landowner who served as a member of parliament and played a role in the debates surrounding the American Revolution.

The Carde surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout history, including Carde Manor in Wiltshire, England, and the village of Carde-en-Beauce in the Loire Valley region of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cardé

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cardé.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cardé was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cardé has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cardé was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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