Explore the Family Name Cordoves
The meaning of Cordoves
Spanish (Cordovés): variant of Cordobés, a habitational name for someone from Córdoba, from cordobés ‘from Córdoba’. This surname is most common in Cuba.
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How common is the last name Cordoves in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cordoves has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname advanced from 67,522 in 2000 to 63,068 in 2010, reflecting a positive change of 6.6%. Similarly, the count or the number of people with this surname also increased by 16.12% over the same decade, escalating from 273 to 317. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight increase from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking a 10% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #63,068 | 6.6% |
| Count | 273 | 317 | 16.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordoves
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cordoves. The Hispanic ethnicity registered a rise from 84.98% in 2000 to 91.48% in 2010, indicating a 7.65% change. On the other hand, individuals identifying as white and those as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a significant decrease. The percentage of white individuals dropped by 42.57%, from 9.89% in 2000 to 5.68% in 2010. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation declined by 40.34%, from 4.76% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. There were no changes observed for individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.98% | 91.48% | 7.65% |
| White | 9.89% | 5.68% | -42.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.76% | 2.84% | -40.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |