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

Kardasz, 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 Kardasz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kardasz in America

Kardasz is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kardasz surname appeared 181 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 Kardasz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kardasz 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 Kardasz

The surname KARDASZ originated in Poland during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "karda," which means a carding comb used for separating and straightening fibers, particularly wool or cotton. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname referring to someone who worked as a carder, processing raw fibers into material suitable for spinning.

The earliest known records of the KARDASZ surname date back to the 15th century in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Poland. The name appears in various historical documents and manuscripts from this time period, including land records, tax rolls, and parish registers.

One notable early bearer of the KARDASZ name was Jan Kardasz, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Wrocław (then known as Breslau) during the late 15th century. Records from 1487 indicate that he owned several properties and was involved in the wool trade, which further supports the occupational origin of the surname.

In the 16th century, the KARDASZ surname spread to other parts of Poland, as well as to neighboring regions such as Pomerania and Prussia. During this time, variations in spelling also emerged, including Kardas, Kardasch, and Kardasius.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Andrzej Kardasz, a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Swedish War of 1626-1629. He was born in 1598 and served under King Sigismund III Vasa, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the KARDASZ name was found in several villages and towns across central and southern Poland, including Krakow, Lublin, and the region of Galicia. One notable bearer from this period was Franciszek Kardasz, a Catholic priest and scholar who lived from 1721 to 1796. He was known for his writings on theology and philosophy and served as a rector at the University of Krakow.

The KARDASZ surname also has ties to several place names in Poland, such as the village of Kardasówka in the Lublin region, which likely derived its name from early settlers with the KARDASZ surname.

Other notable individuals with the KARDASZ surname include Józef Kardasz, a Polish artist and painter who lived in the 19th century, and Stanisław Kardasz, a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kardasz

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

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

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