| ![Show Contents]() Cardin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of CardinWhat does the name Cardin mean? The 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 Rankingthe 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.
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Cardin migration to the United States | + |
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- Thomas Cardin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1833
| Cardin migration to Canada | + |
Cardin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Mathelin Cardin, who arrived in Canada in 1664
- Noel Cardin married in 1669 in Ameau, Quebec
- Maurice Cardin married in 1695 in Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Cardin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Jean-Baptiste Cardin, born in 1677 who married in Quebec in 1702
- Marguerite Cardin married in 1722 in the same town
- Pierre Cardin married in 1735 in Sorel
- Jean-Baptiste Cardin married in 1764 in Saint-Michel-d'Yamaska
- Joseph Cardin married in 1773 in the same town
| Cardin migration to Australia | + |
Cardin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Miss Mary Cardin, (b. 1781), aged 33, Irish servant who was convicted in Kilkenny, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Francis and Eliza" on 15th December 1814, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Cardin (post 1700) | + |
- Pierre Cardin (1922-2020), born Pietro Cardin, an Italian-born, French fashion designer, known for what were his avant-garde style and Space Age designs, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 1991 and FAO Goodwill Ambassador on 16 October 2009
- Jessica Cardin, American neuroscientist, Associate Professor of neuroscience at Yale University School of Medicine
- Meyer Melvin Cardin (1907-2005), American jurist and politician, Associate Judge on the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City
- Maurice Cardin (1909-2009), American politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates (1951-1966)
- Benjamin Louis "Ben" Cardin (b. 1943), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Maryland State House of Delegates, 1967-86; Speaker of the Maryland State House of Delegates, 1979-86, United States Senator from Maryland (2007-2025) 5
- Annie Cardin (b. 1938), French artist, born in Paris, her work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Louis Joseph Lucien Cardin PC QC (1919-1988), American-born, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Richelieu-Verchères (1952-1967)
- Jacob L. Cardin, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1956 6
- Sara Cardin (b. 1987), Italian karateka world champion at senior level at the World Karate Championships
- ... (Another 8 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Cardin family | + |
- Alice Cardin, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
- Margaret Cardin, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
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.
 |
