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

Cardin, 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 Cardin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cardin in America

Cardin is the 10155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cardin surname appeared 3,177 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cardin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cardin 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 Cardin

The surname Cardin has its origins in France, emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the French word "cardine," which means "hinge." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or a location connected to the manufacture or installation of hinges.

In ancient records, the name appears in various spellings, such as Cardin, Cardyn, and Cardine. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the 13th-century French census rolls, where a certain Renaud Cardin is listed as a resident of Normandy.

During the 14th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Burgundy, where several members of the Cardin family were recorded as landowners and respected members of the local gentry. Notably, a certain Jean Cardin was mentioned in the Chronicles of Froissart, a famous historical work of the time, for his participation in the Hundred Years' War.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Paris, where a family of Cardins were prominent merchants and traders. One of them, Pierre Cardin (1470-1532), was a successful wool merchant and served as a city alderman.

As the name spread across France, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the 16th century, a branch of the Cardin family settled in Italy, where they became known as the Cardini. One notable member of this family was Girolamo Cardini (1508-1576), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Rome.

Another prominent figure with the surname Cardin was Jacques Cardin (1557-1628), a French philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of moral philosophy. His works, such as "De la Sagesse" (On Wisdom), were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 18th century, the Cardin name gained further recognition with the birth of Pierre Cardin (1722-1798), a French painter and engraver. His works, particularly his engravings of famous Parisian landmarks, are still highly regarded in the art world.

Throughout history, the surname Cardin has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and artists. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cardin

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

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

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