Explore the Family Name Cordaro
The meaning of Cordaro
Italian (Sicily): occupational name from cordaro, cordaio ‘rope maker’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Sal, Carlo, Vincenzo, Aurelio, Carmella, Calogero, Carmelo, Francesco, Gilda, Giuseppe, Ignazio, Rocco, Rosario, Nicasio, Rito, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Cordaro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cordaro has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 21,947 and had a count of 1,102. By 2010, the rank had improved to 21,672 with a count of 1,202, showing an overall change of 9.07 percent. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.41 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,947 | #21,672 | 1.25% |
| Count | 1,102 | 1,202 | 9.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordaro
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable changes for those bearing the Cordaro surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by about half, from 1.18 percent in 2000 to 0.58 percent in 2010. Similarly, the figures for those identifying as two or more races fell by 43.22 percent. The percentage identifying as white also saw a slight drop of 1.94 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 2.27 percent to 4.99 percent. There were no individuals with the Cordaro surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 93.34% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 4.99% | 119.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0.67% | -43.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 0.58% | -50.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |