Explore the Family Name Cordia
The meaning of Cordia
Dutch: from an unidentified French surname, recorded in the forms Curiee, Curiaet, Criaet, Corejan, etc. History: The progenitor of the Cordias in the Netherlands was a French soldier who married a Dutch girl in 1674.
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How common is the last name Cordia in the United States?
The surname Cordia, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. It fell from rank 69,201 to 71,265, representing a 2.98% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 3.4% during the same period, growing from 265 to 274. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #71,265 | -2.98% |
| Count | 265 | 274 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordia
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a notable shift in the distribution for the Cordia surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 92.83% to 89.78%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also decreased by 31.06%, falling from 2.64% to 1.82%. The Hispanic group, however, saw a significant increase of 131.75%, moving up from 1.89% to 4.38%. Additionally, those identifying as Black or Two or more races appeared in the 2010 data, at 1.82% and 2.19% respectively, whereas they weren't present in the 2000 data. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained steady, with no change reported for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 89.78% | -3.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 4.38% | 131.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.64% | 1.82% | -31.06% |
| Black | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |