CARDY

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Cardy

Cardy is a surname of British origin that is thought to have various meanings. The name can be traced to different regions across the United Kingdom including England, Scotland, and Ireland.

The surname Cardy may have derived from the Old Gaelic personal name "Cárdach" which means "loving”. Alternatively, it could also be an anglicised form of the Irish surname Mac Fheorais, meaning "son of George". In England, it could originate from a topographic name for someone who lived near a "cairn" which is a pile of stones.

The distribution of the Cardy surname indicates that it is most prevalent in Northern Ireland and Scotland, with smaller concentrations found in England and Wales.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Cardy include (but are not limited to) British author Mary Cardy, Scottish footballer Kevin Cardy, and historian Richard Cardy.

Research on the origins and meanings of the Cardy surname continues to evolve, reflecting the rich tapestry of British cultural and linguistic heritage.

There are approximately 1,581 people named Cardy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,128th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Cardy.

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

Alan
Darren
David
Ian
James
John
Michael
Paul
Richard
Stephen
William

Female

Alison
Elizabeth
Helen
Jacqueline
Linda
Lisa
Margaret
Nicola
Rosemary
Sandra
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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