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

Cardinale, 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 Cardinale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cardinale in America

Cardinale is the 9535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cardinale surname appeared 3,409 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 Cardinale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cardinale 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 Cardinale

The surname Cardinale has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "cardinale," which refers to a high-ranking ecclesiastical prince of the Roman Catholic Church. The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational surname for someone associated with a cardinal or the Church hierarchy.

In the 13th and 14th centuries, the name appears in various Italian records and manuscripts, such as the Regesto Camaldolese, a collection of documents from the Camaldolese monastic order. One early recorded instance is Bartolomeo Cardinale, a Florentine merchant mentioned in a 1339 document.

The Cardinale surname is closely linked to the city of Naples, where it has deep roots. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Francesco Cardinale, a Neapolitan nobleman born around 1450. He served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Kingdom of Naples.

During the Renaissance period, the Cardinale family gained prominence in Naples. Giovan Battista Cardinale (1520-1587) was a renowned Renaissance scholar, philosopher, and poet who wrote extensively on moral and political philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records from the Papal States and the Kingdom of Sicily. Gian Domenico Cardinale (1616-1679) was a Sicilian painter known for his religious works and portraits.

Another notable figure was Giuseppe Cardinale (1804-1879), an Italian politician and patriot who played a role in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification. He served as a member of the Sardinian Parliament and later the Italian Parliament.

Vincenzo Cardinale (1829-1913) was an Italian archaeologist and numismatist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman coins and artifacts. He served as the director of the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

The surname Cardinale has also been associated with the city of Genoa, where it can be traced back to the 16th century. One prominent individual was Andrea Cardinale (1565-1639), a Genoese admiral and naval commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the Republic of Genoa against the Ottoman Empire.

While these are just a few examples, the Cardinale surname has a rich history in Italy, with many notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries, reflecting its ecclesiastical and noble origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cardinale

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

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

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