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

Cardenes, 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 Cardenes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cardenes in America

Cardenes is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cardenes surname appeared 269 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 Cardenes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cardenes 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 Cardenes

The surname CARDENES has its origins rooted in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cardeno," which means "bluish-gray" or "dark gray," potentially referring to the color of the soil or landscape in the area where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CARDENES surname can be traced back to the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, where a family bearing this name resided during the late 1500s. Historical records from this period, such as baptismal and marriage registers, provide evidence of the CARDENES name's presence in the region.

In the 17th century, the CARDENES surname began to spread beyond Andalusia as families migrated to other parts of Spain and its colonies in the Americas. During this time, variations in spelling, such as CARDEÑAS, CARDEÑA, and CARDENAS, emerged, reflecting regional dialects and the influence of different scribes recording the name.

One notable individual bearing the CARDENES surname was Juan de CARDENES y Valderrama, a Spanish military officer born in Seville in 1642. He participated in various campaigns against the Moorish forces in southern Spain and earned recognition for his bravery and leadership.

Another prominent figure was María CARDENES de la Vega, a renowned poet and writer from Granada, born in 1701. Her literary works, which focused on themes of love and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and contributed to the cultural richness of Spain's Golden Age.

In the 18th century, the CARDENES name gained further recognition with the birth of Diego CARDENES y Guzmán (1725-1798), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who played a crucial role in mapping the coastlines of the Americas and the Caribbean region.

Moving into the 19th century, the CARDENES surname continued to spread globally as families emigrated from Spain to various parts of the world. One notable individual from this period was Emilia CARDENES (1837-1912), a celebrated opera singer from Madrid who performed on prestigious stages throughout Europe.

Throughout its history, the CARDENES surname has left an indelible mark on various fields, including military, literature, exploration, and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to the region of Andalusia, the name has since spread across continents, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cardenes

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

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

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