Cardenas

Cardenas is a British surname of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Spanish city of Cárdenas, situated in the province of Navarre. During the Middle Ages, the name spread to other European countries, including England.

The surname Cardenas is relatively rare in Britain, found mostly in communities with Spanish or Hispanic roots. Individuals with the surname Cardenas may have ancestors who migrated to Britain from Spain or other Spanish-speaking regions.

Like many surnames with regional origins, Cardenas may have variations in spelling or pronunciation depending on local dialects and historical influences. Cardenas is a name that reflects the vibrant tapestry of British heritage and its connections to the wider world.

There are approximately 142 people named Cardenas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Cardenas.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Carlos
  • Darnell
  • Jonathan
  • Julian
  • Manuel
  • Michael
  • Ricardo
  • Rolando
  • Ryan

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Ana
  • Diana
  • Henrietta
  • Isabel
  • Maria
  • Marina
  • Patricia
  • Sandra
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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

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