Explore the Family Name De Cardenas
The meaning of De Cardenas
Spanish (De Cárdenas): variant of Cárdenas (see Cardenas), with the preposition de ‘from’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Jorge, Juan, Raul, Silvio, Alfredo, Andres, Emilio, Jose, Mario, Mateo.
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How common is the last name De Cardenas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Cardenas has experienced an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 55,849 and had a count of 343. A decade later, in 2010, the rank improved to 52,851 with a count of 392 - an increase of 5.37% in rank and 14.29% in count. However, the proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.13 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #52,851 | 5.37% |
| Count | 343 | 392 | 14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Cardenas
As for the ethnicity associated with the De Cardenas surname, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the highest percentage of individuals identified as Hispanic. In 2000, 82.22% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, and by 2010, this percentage increased to 89.03%, reflecting a growth of 8.28%. Conversely, there was a decrease among those identifying as White, falling from 16.91% in 2000 to 10.46% in 2010, marking a decline of 38.14%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.22% | 89.03% | 8.28% |
| White | 16.91% | 10.46% | -38.14% |
| 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% |