Explore the Family Name Cardosi
The meaning of Cardosi
Italian: habitational name from any of numerous minor places called Cardosi or Cardoso, from Latin cardosus ‘rich in thistles’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cardosi in the United States?
The surname Cardosi ranked 49,471st in popularity during the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and dropped slightly to rank 52,383rd in the 2010 census, marking a 5.89% decrease in its rank. The count of people with this surname showed a small decline from 399 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, which is a decrease of 0.75%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a drop of around 13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #52,383 | -5.89% |
| Count | 399 | 396 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cardosi
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Cardosi surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a significant shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the predominant ethnic identity was White at 96.74%, followed by those identifying as Two or more races at 1.50%. By 2010, while White remained the predominant identifier at 91.92%, there were increases noted in other areas. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islanders made up 1.77% of the total, and those identifying as Hispanic comprised 2.78% of the total. Additionally, individuals identifying as Two or more races rose to 2.78%, an increase of 85.33% from the previous census. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 91.92% | -4.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.78% | 85.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |