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

Cardenales, 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 Cardenales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cardenales in America

Cardenales is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cardenales surname appeared 166 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 Cardenales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cardenales 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 Cardenales

The surname Cardenales has its origins in Spain, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cardenal," which means "cardinal," referring to the bright red color or the high-ranking Catholic clergy member. This name was likely given to someone who wore cardinal-colored clothing or someone associated with a cardinal.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Cardenales can be found in various Spanish records from the late 1400s and early 1500s. Some notable historical figures bearing this name include Pedro Cardenales, a Spanish military commander who fought in the Conquest of Granada in the late 15th century. Another prominent individual was Juan Cardenales, a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who lived during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname Cardenales appeared in several documents from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable example is Hernán Cardenales, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s. He played a significant role in the fall of the Aztec Empire.

During the 18th century, the surname Cardenales was found in various Spanish regions, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. One notable figure from this period was María Cardenales, a Spanish poet and writer who lived from 1720 to 1798 and was known for her works on religious themes.

In the 19th century, the surname Cardenales gained prominence in Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico and Argentina. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Saturnino Cardenales, an Argentine military officer and politician who played a crucial role in the Argentine Civil Wars of the 1820s and 1830s.

Another notable figure was José Cardenales, a Mexican writer and journalist who lived from 1859 to 1928 and was known for his works on Mexican history and culture. Additionally, Ignacio Cardenales, a Mexican sculptor and artist active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gained recognition for his works in various public spaces and museums.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cardenales

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

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 Cardenales 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 Cardenales 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 Cardenales was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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