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

Cardona, 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 Cardona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cardona in America

Cardona is the 1071st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cardona surname appeared 32,727 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 11 people would have the surname Cardona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cardona 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 Cardona

The surname Cardona originated in the Catalonia region of Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Catalan place name Cardona, which comes from the Latin "Cara tona," meaning "dear town" or "beloved town." Cardona was an important fortified town and the name of a powerful noble family in the region.

The earliest recorded examples of the Cardona surname date back to the 11th century. In 1035, a nobleman named Ramon Folch de Cardona was mentioned in a document related to the County of Barcelona. The Cardona family played a significant role in the history of Catalonia and Spain, with several members holding influential positions and titles.

One notable figure was Juan Ramón Folch de Cardona (1446-1513), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Reconquista and the Italian Wars. He served as Viceroy of Aragon and played a crucial role in the conquest of Granada in 1492.

Another prominent individual with the Cardona surname was Ramón de Cardona (1467-1522), a Spanish military commander and diplomat. He served as Viceroy of Naples and led the Spanish forces during the Italian Wars, earning a reputation as a skilled strategist and leader.

In the 16th century, the Cardona family established ties with the Spanish monarchy. Alonso de Aragón y Cardona (1553-1611) was a Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as Viceroy of Valencia and a member of the Council of State under Philip III of Spain.

The Cardona surname also spread beyond Spain to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and conquest. One notable figure was Antonio de Cardona y Borja (1617-1688), a Spanish military officer and governor of Galicia who later served as Viceroy of Navarre.

These are just a few examples of the historical significance and prominence of the Cardona surname, which has its roots in the Catalonia region of Spain and has been carried by notable figures throughout history, including military leaders, nobles, and statesmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cardona

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

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

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