Explore the Family Name Cardoso
The meaning of Cardoso
1. Portuguese, Galician, and Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places with this name, from cardo ‘thistle’ + the suffix -oso, denoting a place rich in this plant. 2. Jewish (Sephardic): adoption of the Iberian surname (see 1 above) at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism. After the return to Judaism (generations later), some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Carlos, Luis, Mario, Pedro, Angel, Francisco, Luiz, Miguel, Armando, Jesus. Portuguese Joao, Joaquim, Agostinho, Duarte, Paulo, Afonso, Albano, Braz, Henrique, Marcio, Serafim.
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How common is the last name Cardoso in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cardoso significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Cardoso was ranked as the 4446th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed up to 3197th place, indicating a rise of 28.09%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew considerably during this period. There were 7,361 individuals with the surname Cardoso in 2000 and this figure jumped to 11,304 in 2010, showing an impressive increase of 53.57%. This translates into a growth of 40.29% in the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,446 | #3,197 | 28.09% |
| Count | 7,361 | 11,304 | 53.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.73 | 3.83 | 40.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cardoso
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Cardoso from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as Hispanic saw an increase of 11.58%, rising from 52.57% to 58.66%. Interestingly, the proportion of Cardosos who identify as Black also surged from 2% to 6.02%, marking a considerable change of 201%. However, there were decreases in other ethnic groups. The White ethnicity group dropped from 36.01% to 33.53%, experiencing a decline of 6.89%. The proportion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.15% to 0.96%, while the rate of those identifying as of two or more races sharply fell by 92.56%, from 9.14% to 0.68%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a marginal increase of 16.67%, going from 0.12% to 0.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.57% | 58.66% | 11.58% |
| White | 36.01% | 33.53% | -6.89% |
| Black | 2% | 6.02% | 201% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.15% | 0.96% | 540% |
| Two or More Races | 9.14% | 0.68% | -92.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.14% | 16.67% |
Cardoso ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Cardoso is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 65.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (10.1%) and British & Irish (4.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, French & German, Senegambian & Guinean, Eastern European, and Angolan & Congolese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 65.4% |
| Indigenous American | 10.1% |
| British & Irish | 4.6% |
| Other | 19.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Cardoso
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Cardoso have recent ancestry locations in Portugal and Brazil.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Azores, Portugal | 58.70% |
| Madeira, Portugal | 58.30% |
| Aveiro District, Portugal | 57.50% |
| Lisbon, Portugal | 55.60% |
| Porto District, Portugal | 54.10% |
What Cardoso haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Cardoso is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z295 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Martins, Monteiro, Carvalho, Teixeira, Rubio, Iglesias, Lopes, Souza, Machado, Alves.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cardoso surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Cardoso have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Cardoso" Surname 44.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Cardoso" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cardoso" Surname 20.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Cardoso" Surname 12.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cardoso?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Cardoso are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition