Explore the Family Name Cords
The meaning of Cords
1. English (Essex): variant of Cordes. 2. Americanized form of German Kordts (see Cordts). 3. Dutch: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Koenraet (see Conrad). Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Dieter, Erwin, Frieda, Juergen, Jutta.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cords in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cords has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 37,591 in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to rank 39,281, marking a 4.5% decline. Despite this, the actual count of people with the surname increased slightly from 557 in 2000 to 560 in 2010, representing a modest growth of 0.54%. However, when adjusted for population size, the proportion of people named Cords per 100,000 individuals dropped by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #39,281 | -4.5% |
| Count | 557 | 560 | 0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cords
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cords. Over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010, there were no significant changes recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic declined to zero in 2010, down from 1.08% in 2000. Conversely, individuals identifying as White remained the major ethnic group, increasing slightly from 96.05% in 2000 to 96.79% in 2010. There was also a small increase in people claiming two or more races, rising from 1.80% to 1.96%. These shifts suggest minor fluctuations in ethnicity among those carrying the Cords surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 96.79% | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.96% | 8.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |