Explore the Family Name Cardoza
The meaning of Cardoza
Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) named Cardosa, from cardoso ‘rich in thistles’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Jose, Rafael, Juan, Armando, Carlos, Mario, Jesus, Luis, Raul, Fernando, Ana. Portuguese Ligia, Messias.
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How common is the last name Cardoza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cardoza has risen in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 3185 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had moved up to 2812, a significant increase of 11.71%. Moreover, the count of people carrying this surname also saw a substantial rise from 10,335 in 2000 to 12,824 in 2010, marking a 24.08% increase. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also increased from 3.83 to 4.35, a change of 13.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,185 | #2,812 | 11.71% |
| Count | 10,335 | 12,824 | 24.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.83 | 4.35 | 13.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cardoza
The ethnicity distribution for the Cardoza surname underwent noticeable changes between the years 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic identity associated with the surname is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 56.97% in 2000 to 64.57% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Cardozas identifying as White decreased from 35.45% to 29.74%. There was also a modest increase in the Black population, from 2.43% to 2.83%, while the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew slightly from 1.19% to 1.26%. The group identifying with two or more races saw a steep decline from 3.47% to 1.36%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 0.48% to 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.97% | 64.57% | 13.34% |
| White | 35.45% | 29.74% | -16.11% |
| Black | 2.43% | 2.83% | 16.46% |
| Two or More Races | 3.47% | 1.36% | -60.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 1.26% | 5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.25% | -47.92% |
Cardoza 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 Cardoza is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 36.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (23.0%) and Indigenous American (13.8%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Italian, Scandinavian, Eastern European, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 36.4% |
| British & Irish | 23.0% |
| Indigenous American | 13.8% |
| Other | 26.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Cardoza
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 Cardoza have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 45.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 45.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 45.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 45.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 44.10% |
What Cardoza 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 Cardoza 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 E-M183 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Duarte, Silva, Mata, Diaz, Munoz, Barbosa, Soto, Almeida, Gonzalez, Quintero.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cardoza surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Cardoza 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.
"Cardoza" Surname 38.5%
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.
"Cardoza" Surname 30.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cardoza" Surname 22.8%
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.
"Cardoza" Surname 21.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cardoza?
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 Cardoza are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition