CADE

Cade

The surname "Cade" is of Old English origin, derived from the masculine given name "Cad(e)", which was popular in the early medieval period. It is a locational surname, often given to individuals who hailed from a place called "Cade" or "Cade's Wood".

History

The surname Cade has been recorded in various spellings over the centuries, including "Cade", "Cades", and "Cadd". The name is most commonly found in southern England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex. Its early bearers were likely to have been farmers or woodworkers, given that the term "cade" can refer to a cask or barrel in Old English.

Notable Individuals

Notable individuals who have borne the surname Cade include:

• Jack Cade: A prominent figure in English history, Jack Cade led a rebellion against King Henry VI in 1450. The uprising, known as Cade's Rebellion, aimed to address social and economic grievances.
• John Cade: An Australian psychiatrist who pioneered the use of Lithium as a treatment for bipolar disorder in the 1940s.

Variants

Variants of the surname Cade include "Cades", "Cadd", and "Kade". Over time, spelling variations have emerged due to dialectal differences and clerical errors in record-keeping.

The surname Cade continues to be borne by individuals worldwide, with a rich history and legacy that reflects the diversity and complexity of British surnames.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

• Andrew
• Anthony
• Brian
• Charles
• Christopher
• David
• Ian
• John
• Mark
• Michael
• Peter
• Robert
• Stephen

Female

• Amanda
• Christine
• Deborah
• Elizabeth
• Emma
• Janice
• Jean
• Margaret
• Mary
• Michele
• Patricia
• Sally
• Sarah
• Susan
• Zoe

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.