Explore the Family Name Cordial
The meaning of Cordial
English (Jersey, of Norman origin): variant of Cordell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cordial in the United States?
The surname Cordial saw a decline in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629th and fell to 46,902nd by 2010, a decrease of 7.5%. The absolute count of people with the surname also dropped slightly from 466 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, a decrease of 2.79%. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Cordial declined by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #46,902 | -7.5% |
| Count | 466 | 453 | -2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordial
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cordial has changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 89.91% identified as White, decreasing to 88.08% by the year 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 4.94% to 5.3%, while the representation of Hispanics increased from 3% to 3.97%. Notably, those identifying with two or more races rose from 1.07% to 1.99% - an increase of nearly 86%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.91% | 88.08% | -2.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.94% | 5.3% | 7.29% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 3.97% | 32.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.99% | 85.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |