Explore the Family Name Cordasco
The meaning of Cordasco
Italian: from the dialectal form cordasco ‘tardive lamb’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Pasquale, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cordasco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cordasco saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,249 in terms of popularity across the United States and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank at 49,723. This represents a minor negative change of 0.96% over the decade. In terms of quantity, however, the count of this surname increased from 401 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.24%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 was 0.15 in 2000 and this decreased slightly to 0.14 in 2010, representing a minor reduction of 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #49,723 | -0.96% |
| Count | 401 | 422 | 5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordasco
The Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Cordasco also provides insights into its ethnic identity breakdown. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals identified with this surname. However, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic proportion from 1.50% in 2000 to 4.27% in 2010, reflecting a substantial growth of 184.67%. There was a minor decrease in individuals of two or more ethnic identities, going from 1.75% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. People identified as White continue to represent the vast majority of the Cordasco surname, although their percentage dropped slightly from 95.26% in 2000 to 93.60% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 93.6% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 4.27% | 184.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.66% | -5.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |