Cardea
Cardea Meaning & Origin
About Cardea
The surname Cardea is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "cardo," meaning "hinge" or "pivot." In Roman mythology, Cardea was the goddess of door hinges and thresholds, symbolizing the transition between inside and outside. The surname Cardea likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in working with hinges or had a connection to doorways, or it could have been a name given to someone who lived near a prominent threshold or gate.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cardea is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cardea: 115
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 144141
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cardea based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cardea is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cardea in Braille
Here's how to represent Cardea in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cardea using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cardea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
