Explore the Family Name Cardenaz
The meaning of Cardenaz
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Cárdenas (see Cardenas).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cardenaz in the United States?
The surname Cardenaz has seen a slight decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Cardenaz was ranked 60,706th in terms of popularity and fell to 69,170th by 2010, marking a decrease of about 13.94%. The number of people with this surname also declined during this period, with the count falling from 310 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, a drop of about 8.39%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 residents also fell by approximately 9.09% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #69,170 | -13.94% |
| Count | 310 | 284 | -8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cardenaz
In regards to its ethnic identity, Cardenaz is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnicity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of people identifying as Hispanic with this surname rose from 87.10% in 2000 to 93.31% in 2010, an increase of about 7.13%. On the contrary, the proportion of individuals identifying as White reduced significantly close to half, going down from 12.58% in 2000 to 5.99% in 2010, a reduction of about 52.38%. The data reported no change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.1% | 93.31% | 7.13% |
| White | 12.58% | 5.99% | -52.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |