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

Cardine, 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 Cardine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cardine in America

Cardine is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cardine surname appeared 253 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 Cardine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cardine 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 Cardine

The surname Cardine has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cardine," which means "hinge" or "pivot." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who worked as a hinge maker or someone who lived near a pivotal location.

The earliest known records of the Cardine name can be traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in central Italy. In particular, the name appears in historical documents from the city of Bologna, indicating that the family may have had roots in this area. Additionally, variations of the spelling, such as "Cardini" and "Cardinelli," were also found in these regions.

One notable historical reference to the Cardine name can be found in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana" (Golden Book of Italian Nobility), a compilation of noble families from various parts of Italy. This suggests that the Cardine family may have held a prominent social status during certain periods of Italian history.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Cardine surname was Giovanni Cardine, a scholar and philosopher who lived in Bologna in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Matteo Cardine, a successful merchant and banker from Florence, who lived between 1350 and 1420.

In the 16th century, the Cardine name gained further prominence with the birth of Gaspare Cardine (1505-1571), a renowned architect and engineer from Mantua. His works included the design of several notable buildings and fortifications in northern Italy.

Another influential Cardine was Francesco Cardine (1675-1742), a Jesuit priest and theologian from Modena. He was known for his extensive writings on religious philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Cardine (1815-1889) was a prominent Italian painter and sculptor from Bologna. His works were widely exhibited and celebrated throughout Italy during the Romantic era.

While the Cardine name has its roots in Italy, over time, it has spread to other parts of the world, with descendants of the original Italian families settling in various countries. However, the historical significance and origins of this surname remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of medieval and Renaissance Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cardine

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

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

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