Show ContentsCadiz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The noble Spanish surname Cadiz is of toponymic origin, deriving from the place name where the initial bearer lived or held land. Tradition states that the place-name Cadiz derives from the Caldean word "Gader" which literally signifies "boundaries of Hercules." Therefore, the surname Cadiz signifies "one who came from Cadiz."

Early Origins of the Cadiz family

The surname Cadiz was first found in the southern region of Andalusia, an area which has been ruled by Phoenicians, Romans and the Moors.

Early History of the Cadiz family

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Cadiz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cadiz, Cadis, Cadez and others.

Early Notables of the Cadiz family (pre 1700)

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Cadiz Ranking

In the United States, the name Cadiz is the 12,879th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]


United States Cadiz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cadiz Settlers in United States in the 16th Century
  • Gonzalo Cadiz who immigrated to Mexico in 1527

Contemporary Notables of the name Cadiz (post 1700) +

  • José Fabian Imperial Cádiz M.D. (1961-2022), Filipino politician and physician who served as the vice mayor of Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines, from 2010 to 2019


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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