Explore the Family Name Cordwell
The meaning of Cordwell
English (Lancashire): variant of Caldwell. Alternatively, in Derbyshire a habitational name from Cordwell in Holmsfield, Derbyshire, named with Old English cauld ‘cold’ + well(a) ‘spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Cordwell in the United States?
The surname Cordwell, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,809th most popular surname, with a count of 377 individuals. By 2010, however, it had slipped to 58,337th place, with a count of 348. This represents a reduction of 12.6% in rank and 7.69% in overall count over the decade. The proportion of Americans with the Cordwell surname also fell by 14.29% per 100,000 people during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #58,337 | -12.6% |
| Count | 377 | 348 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cordwell
Regarding ethnicity, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Cordwell identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.18%. In 2000, 87.80% identified as White, compared to 87.64% in 2010. There was also a small percentage of individuals who identified as Black (9.81% in 2000 and 9.77% in 2010) and a very small number identifying as two or more races (1.86% in 2000 and 1.44% in 2010). There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 87.64% | -0.18% |
| Black | 9.81% | 9.77% | -0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.44% | -22.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |