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

Cudal, 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 Cudal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cudal in America

Cudal is the 74141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cudal surname appeared 261 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 Cudal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cudal 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 Cudal

The surname CUDAL is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Latin word "cudal," which translates to "woolen cloak" or "mantle," suggesting a possible connection to the textile industry or the occupation of a cloak maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CUDAL can be found in the Cartulario de Cardeña, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña, dating back to the 10th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Cudal," "Cudale," and "Cudales," indicating the variations in spelling during that time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name CUDAL was Pedro Cudal, a prominent merchant from the city of Toledo, Spain. Historical records indicate that he was involved in trade with the neighboring regions of Castile and Aragon, contributing to the economic prosperity of the area.

During the 15th century, the name CUDAL gained recognition in Portugal with the birth of João Cudal (1432-1498), a renowned scholar and philosopher. His works on ethics and moral philosophy earned him a place among the intellectual elite of his time.

Another notable individual with the surname CUDAL was Ana Cudal (1567-1635), a Spanish noblewoman from the region of Andalusia. She was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and her patronage of the arts, supporting local artists and cultural initiatives.

In the 17th century, the CUDAL name appeared in the historical records of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such figure was Diego Cudal (1621-1697), a conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest and exploration of parts of present-day Mexico and Central America.

Throughout the centuries, the CUDAL surname has maintained a presence in various regions of Spain and Portugal, with individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including academia, arts, and exploration. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cudal

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

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

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