Explore the Family Name Cordisco
The meaning of Cordisco
Italian: variant of Cordischi, itself either a variant of Cordasco, or from the Old Italian adjective cordesco ‘of or pertaining to sheep or cows’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gino, Carlo, Domenic, Leonardo, Pasquale, Ugo.
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How common is the last name Cordisco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cordisco saw a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 54,269 to 55,505. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 3.93%, from 356 to 370 during this period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #55,505 | -2.28% |
| Count | 356 | 370 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordisco
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Cordisco identify as White. In 2000, 97.19% identified as White, but this percentage slightly declined by 1.83% to 95.41% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw an increase of 38.74%, rising from 2.53% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. No Cordisco identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.41% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.51% | 38.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |