Explore the Family Name Cordrey
The meaning of Cordrey
English (of Norman origin): variant of Cordray. Alternatively, possibly derived from Old French corderie ‘ropery, rope-walk’, taken to mean a worker at a ropery.
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How common is the last name Cordrey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cordrey has seen a decline in the United States during the period from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Cordrey ranked 23,940 in popularity and had a count of 984 individuals. However, by 2010, its ranking had slipped to 27,783 with a decrease in count to 865, marking a decrease rate of 16.05% in rank and 12.09% in count respectively. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.36 to 0.29, indicating a decrease of 19.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,940 | #27,783 | -16.05% |
| Count | 984 | 865 | -12.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.29 | -19.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordrey
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals with the Cordrey surname, there have been some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Cordreys identified as White, with a slight decrease from 94.41% to 94.22%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.71% to 0.81%. There was a significant increase in the representation of those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 0.61% to 1.50%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a substantial decrease from 1.83% to 1.04%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained steady at 1.73%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dipped slightly from 0.71% to 0.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 94.22% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.5% | 145.9% |
| Black | 1.83% | 1.04% | -43.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.81% | 14.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.69% | -2.82% |