Explore the Family Name Cordone
The meaning of Cordone
Italian: from cordone ‘cord’, an augmentative of corda ‘string’ (see Corda), hence a metonymic occupational name for a cordmaker or a nickname for a tall, thin person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Romeo, Serafino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cordone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cordone has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Cordone was ranked 41,060th in terms of popularity and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 47,272nd, representing a decrease of about 15.13 percent. Similarly, the count of people with the Cordone surname also fell by 10.38 percent, from 501 individuals in 2000 to 449 in 2010. This reduced the proportion of Cordonas per 100,000 people from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, marking a drop of 21.05 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #47,272 | -15.13% |
| Count | 501 | 449 | -10.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordone
The ethnic identity associated with the Cordone surname has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Cordonas identify as White, although this figure decreased from 96.01 percent in 2000 to 87.97 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, representation among those identifying as Hispanic increased quite significantly from 2.59 percent to 7.57 percent during the same period. There was also a small increase among those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.00 percent to 2.67 percent. Notably, in 2010, for the first time, there were individuals with the Cordone surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, no Cordone identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 87.97% | -8.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 7.57% | 192.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 2.67% | 167% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |