Explore the Family Name Cordoza
The meaning of Cordoza
Portuguese: variant of Cardoza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cordoza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cordoza experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cordoza was ranked 63,450 in terms of popularity, which slipped to 68,770 by 2010, marking an 8.38% drop. The number of individuals identified with this surname also diminished from 294 people in 2000 to 286 in 2010, reflecting a 2.72% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Cordoza per 100,000 population fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #68,770 | -8.38% |
| Count | 294 | 286 | -2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordoza
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the surname Cordoza identify as White or Hispanic. In the year 2000, 56.80% of Cordozas were White, a figure that slightly decreased to 56.64% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 32.65% in 2000 to 34.97% by 2010, witnessing a 7.11% rise. Meanwhile, the percentage of Cordozas who are Black saw a minor decrease (-2.94%), and those reporting two or more races dropped to zero. No Cordozas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.8% | 56.64% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 32.65% | 34.97% | 7.11% |
| Black | 6.12% | 5.94% | -2.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |