Cardin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe lineage of the name Cardin begins with the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It is a result of when they lived in the village of Carden in the county of Cheshire. This surname is derived from the Old English word cairn which was a rock structure, often as simple as a small pile of stones, serving as a memorial or marker of an important place. The surname may have also used been used as a nickname for a stubborn person. In such a case, it would have been derived from the word Cardon, meaning thistle. Early Origins of the Cardin familyThe surname Cardin was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Cardin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cardin research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1086 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Cardin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cardin Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Cardin has undergone many spelling variations, including Carden, Cardon, Cardin, Cawarden and others. Early Notables of the Cardin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cardin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cardin World RankingIn the United States, the name Cardin is the 7,693rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Cardin is ranked the 971st most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Cardin is the 2,322nd popular surname with an estimated 2,788 people with that name. 3 Migration of the Cardin family to IrelandSome of the Cardin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Cardin were among those contributors: Cardin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Cardin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Cardin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Fide et amore Motto Translation: By fidelity and love.
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