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

Kadan, 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 Kadan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kadan in America

Kadan is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kadan surname appeared 138 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 Kadan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kadan 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 Kadan

The surname KADAN is believed to have originated in Poland, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kadań," which means "incense burner" or "censer," a vessel used in religious ceremonies for burning incense.

In the early days, the name KADAN was associated with individuals who may have been involved in the production or use of incense burners, possibly in connection with religious or ceremonial practices. It is also possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone who had a profession or occupation related to incense burners.

Historical records show that the name KADAN appeared in various old manuscripts and documents from the Polish regions. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the records of the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan KADAN was mentioned as a resident in the late 15th century.

As the name spread throughout Poland and the surrounding regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as KADAŃ, KADAN, and KADAŃ. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual families or scribes recording the name.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname KADAN. One such figure was Michał KADAN (1588-1652), a Polish composer and organist who served at the court of King Sigismund III Vasa. Another was Władysław KADAN (1826-1901), a Polish painter and art professor who taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow.

In the 19th century, the KADAN family established itself in the town of Łódź, where a prominent member, Stanisław KADAN (1857-1928), owned a successful textile factory and contributed significantly to the city's industrial development.

Moving into the 20th century, Kazimierz KADAN (1918-2002) was a distinguished Polish writer and journalist who chronicled the experiences of his countrymen during World War II and the subsequent communist era.

Outside of Poland, the name KADAN also gained prominence in other parts of Europe. In the Czech Republic, for instance, Jan KADAN (1721-1792) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Nicholas in Prague's Old Town Square.

While the surname KADAN may have evolved over time and spread to different regions, its origins can be traced back to the historic lands of Poland, where it was first associated with the profession or craft of incense burner production and usage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kadan

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

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

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