Explore the Family Name Cardenal
The meaning of Cardenal
Spanish: from cardenal ‘cardinal’ (see Cardinal).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cardenal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cardenal experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 119,644 in 2000 to 133,863 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.88%. The count also slightly dropped from 134 to 126 during the same period, marking a reduction of approximately 5.97%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Cardenal surname per 100,000 individuals in the population declined by 20%, going from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #133,863 | -11.88% |
| Count | 134 | 126 | -5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cardenal
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic identity associated with the Cardenal surname increased by 3.10%, from 73.13% to 75.40%. The White ethnic identity saw a decrease of 14.22%, going from 23.13% in 2000 to 19.84% in 2010. Interestingly, an Asian/Pacific Islander identity emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.97% of the Cardenals, while it was non-existent in 2000. The data showed no change for the categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.13% | 75.4% | 3.1% |
| White | 23.13% | 19.84% | -14.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |