Explore the Family Name Cordon
The meaning of Cordon
1. Spanish (Cordón): nickname from cordón ‘cord, string’, derived from cuerda ‘rope’, or a metonymic occupational name from cordon, a medieval loanword from French (see 2 below). 2. English and French: from Old French cordon ‘cord, ribbon’, a diminutive of corde ‘string, cord’; hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of cord or ribbon. 3. English: variant of Corden. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jorge, Julio, Ricardo, Emilio, Jose, Juan, Luis, Pablo, Rigoberto, Acevedo, Adan.
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How common is the last name Cordon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cordon" has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,657th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up to 10,931st place—a 13.64% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,241 to 2,912 during this period, marking an increase of nearly 30%. This means that per every 100,000 people, the proportion with the surname "Cordon" went up from 0.83 to 0.99, a rise of 19.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,657 | #10,931 | 13.64% |
| Count | 2,241 | 2,912 | 29.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.99 | 19.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordon
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Cordon surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 2.32% to 2.58%, and as Hispanic, from 51% to 61.85%. During the same time period, the data shows a new emergence of people with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races, which was not reported in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of white individuals with the Cordon surname decreased from 36.5% to 27.13%, and the percentage of black individuals dropped from 9.1% to 7.28%. Additionally, a small proportion (0.17%) of individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas this group was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51% | 61.85% | 21.27% |
| White | 36.5% | 27.13% | -25.67% |
| Black | 9.1% | 7.28% | -20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.32% | 2.58% | 11.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.17% | 0% |