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

LópezCárdenas, 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 LópezCárdenas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LópezCárdenas in America

LópezCárdenas is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LópezCárdenas surname appeared 113 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 LópezCárdenas.

The history of the last name LópezCárdenas

The surname LOPEZCARDENAS originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the paternal surname Lopez and the maternal surname Cardenas. The Lopez portion of the name likely derives from the Spanish word "lopes," which means "sons of Lope" or "descendants of Lope." Lope was a common given name in Spain during the Middle Ages, originating from the Germanic name Loup or Lup, meaning "wolf."

LOPEZCARDENAS can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in medieval Spanish documents and records. The Cardenas part of the surname may have originated from the town of Cardenas in Andalusia or from the Cardenas noble family, which held significant power and influence during the Reconquista period.

In the 15th century, Juan Lopezcardenas (1405-1477) was a renowned Spanish soldier and military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic leadership in several key battles, including the Siege of Granada in 1492.

During the 16th century, Alonso Lopezcardenas (1525-1601) was a prominent Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico and was later appointed as the governor of Honduras.

In the 17th century, Francisca Lopezcardenas (1610-1685) was a renowned Spanish painter and one of the few female artists of her time to achieve widespread recognition. Her works showcased her exceptional talent and contributed to the Baroque art movement in Spain.

Pedro Lopezcardenas (1745-1815) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1790 to 1795. He is credited with implementing significant reforms and improvements to the island's infrastructure and defense systems during his tenure.

Miguel Lopezcardenas (1880-1945) was a celebrated Spanish writer and poet who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Generation of '98 literary movement. His works, such as "Campos de Castilla" and "Poesías completas," explored themes of Spanish identity, tradition, and the country's social and cultural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LópezCárdenas

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

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 LópezCárdenas 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.

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

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