Explore the Family Name Cord
The meaning of Cord
1. English (of Norman origin): nickname or metonymic occupational name from Middle English (Old French) corde ‘rope, cord, string’, possibly given to someone who wore a cord (round the waist) or who made ropes, bowstrings, etc. See Corder. 2. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Mac Cuairt or Mac Cuarta, see McCord.
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How common is the last name Cord in the United States?
According to the information derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cord has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cord was ranked 24,701 in terms of popularity, but this ranking fell to 26,975 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.21%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased over this period, with a count of 947 in 2000 falling to 899 in 2010, representing a 5.07% drop. This resulted in the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people declining by 14.29%, going from 0.35 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #26,975 | -9.21% |
| Count | 947 | 899 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cord
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Cord shows some interesting trends as well. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 84.90% to 85.87% over the decade. Those identifying as Black reduced from 9.50% to 7.56% in the same period. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic saw a marginal increase, moving from 3.38% to 3.45%. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in 2000, however, in 2010, these groups made up 0.67% and 0.78% respectively. Lastly, individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 1.37% to 1.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.9% | 85.87% | 1.14% |
| Black | 9.5% | 7.56% | -20.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 3.45% | 2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.67% | 21.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |