Explore the Family Name Carda
The meaning of Carda
1. Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from carda ‘teasel’ or ‘carder’ (derived from cardar, from Latin cardus ‘thistle’), hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who carded (disentangled) wool, the dried heads of teasels and thistles having originally been used for this purpose. 2. Spanish: habitational name from Carda in Oviedo province. 3. Italian (Cardà): probably a topographic name from Greek kardas ‘thistle field’. 4. Czech: nickname for a cunning, clever, or sly person, from Old Czech or Moravian dialect carda.
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How common is the last name Carda in the United States?
The Carda surname ranked 30,970th in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and slipped slightly to rank 31,873rd in the 2010 Census, marking a decrease of approximately 2.92%. Despite the drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Carda surname increased from 709 to 724 between 2000 and 2010, representing an uptick of 2.12%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased from 0.26 to 0.25 during the same period, a slight reduction of 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #31,873 | -2.92% |
| Count | 709 | 724 | 2.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carda
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Carda surname, the majority identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Censuses, albeit with a slight reduction from 93.09% to 91.57%. The Hispanic population within the Carda surname holders saw a significant increase of 35.21%, rising from 4.8% to 6.49% over the decade. In contrast, the Black population with the Carda surname disappeared completely by 2010 after accounting for 0.71% in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation was noted for the first time in 2010 at 0.69%. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 0.85% to 0.83%. No data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity under the Carda surname in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 91.57% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 6.49% | 35.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.83% | -2.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |