Explore the Family Name Cordray
The meaning of Cordray
English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French coer de roi ‘(having the) heart of a king’. This surname is now extinct in Britain.
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How common is the last name Cordray in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cordray has seen slight growth over a decade. In 2000, Cordray was ranked as the 14,288th most popular surname, with a total count of 1,923 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 14,274, while the count increased by approximately 9.1% to 2,098 individuals. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people remained static at 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,288 | #14,274 | 0.1% |
| Count | 1,923 | 2,098 | 9.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordray
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cordray, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's primarily linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, around 92.10% of people with this surname identified themselves as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 90.42% in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Hispanic, Black, and those identifying as two or more races also saw increases during this period, with the Black identity experiencing the highest growth rate at 76.92%. The percentage of Cordrays identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, saw decreases in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 90.42% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.86% | 27.68% |
| Black | 1.56% | 2.76% | 76.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.18% | 1.95% | -10.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.62% | 7.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.38% | -9.52% |