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

Cardenaz, 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 Cardenaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cardenaz in America

Cardenaz is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cardenaz surname appeared 284 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 Cardenaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cardenaz 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 Cardenaz

The surname Cardenaz has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "cardeno," which means "bluish-gray" or "ashen." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or a descriptive term referring to someone with a grayish complexion or hair color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cardenaz can be found in the 14th century in the region of Aragon, Spain. In a document dated 1327, a certain Pedro Cardenaz is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Zaragoza. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the area at that time.

During the 15th century, the name Cardenaz appeared in various historical records across Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. One notable figure from this period was Juan Cardenaz, a military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Reconquista. He was instrumental in the conquest of Granada in 1492, the final victory that ended the Moorish rule in Spain.

In the 16th century, the name Cardenaz gained prominence in the Americas as Spanish explorers and settlers carried it to the New World. One notable individual was Hernán Cardenaz, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s. He is mentioned in several accounts of the expedition and is believed to have been awarded land grants in the newly conquered territories.

Another notable figure was María Cardenaz, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and literature and was a prominent figure in the cultural circles of Seville. Her name appears in several literary works from that period, including a dedication in a book of poetry published in 1589.

In the 17th century, the name Cardenaz continued to be prevalent in Spain and its colonies. One noteworthy individual was Diego Cardenaz, a Jesuit missionary who traveled to the Americas and worked among the indigenous populations in present-day Peru and Ecuador. His writings and accounts of his missionary work provide valuable insights into the cultural encounters between the Spanish and the native peoples of the Americas during that time.

As the centuries passed, the Cardenaz surname spread to other parts of the world, carried by Spanish immigrants and their descendants. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has now become a part of the cultural and historical tapestry of many nations, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Spanish exploration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cardenaz

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

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

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