Explore the Family Name Cordes
The meaning of Cordes
1. English (Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Cord, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. German: variant of Kordes and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 3. French: habitational name from any of several places so called in southwestern France. 4. Possibly also an Americanized form of Slovenian Kordež and Kordeš (see Kordes). History: This surname (see 2 and 3) is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Erwin, Heinz, Kurt, Deitrich, Dieter, Ewald, Franz, Fritz, Gerhard, Gunther, Heinrich.
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How common is the last name Cordes in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cordes has seen some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. Despite a slight drop in rank from 5433 to 5742, marking a -5.69% change, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.48%, from 5889 to 6035. This, in turn, led to a slight decrease in proportion per 100k, dropping from 2.18 to 2.05, marking a -5.96% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,433 | #5,742 | -5.69% |
| Count | 5,889 | 6,035 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.18 | 2.05 | -5.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordes
On the matter of ethnicity, the Cordes surname has seen a shift in its ethnic identity breakdown between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest growth was seen within the Asian/Pacific Islander group, where there was a significant increase of 94.44%, although it still only comprises 0.70% of the total. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase of 15.89%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by -2.64%, though this group still makes up the majority at 92.20%. Other groups including Hispanic, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native also saw increases of 62.92%, 46.51%, and 21.62% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 92.2% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.9% | 62.92% |
| Black | 1.72% | 2.52% | 46.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.24% | 15.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.7% | 94.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.45% | 21.62% |
Cordes ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Cordes is British & Irish, which comprises 36.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (32.5%) and Eastern European (7.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 36.0% |
| French & German | 32.5% |
| Eastern European | 7.2% |
| Other | 24.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Cordes
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Cordes have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 77.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 77.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 77.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 77.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 76.40% |
What Cordes haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Cordes is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-DF29 and R-Z7, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Forrester, Ernst, Holtz, Bachmann, Newhouse, Alberts, Sander, Kraus, Fischer, White.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Cordes surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Cordes have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Cordes" Surname 45.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Cordes" Surname 29.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Cordes" Surname 16.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Cordes" Surname 19.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Cordes?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Cordes are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition