Explore the Family Name Kordic
The meaning of Kordic
Croatian and Serbian (Kordić); Slovenian (of Serbian origin; Kordič): patronymic from Korda or a nickname derived directly from Croatian and Serbian korda ‘sword, dagger’. In part, it originates from the former Military Frontier, a borderland between the Habsburg Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Compare Kordich and Kordick.
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How common is the last name Kordic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kordic" has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kordic was ranked 102,691 in terms of popularity among all surnames, while by 2010, it had risen to rank 91,981, reflecting a change of 10.43 percent. Similarly, the count of people with the Kordic surname grew from 162 in 2000 to 200 in 2010, marking a notable increase of 23.46 percent. The proportion of people named Kordic per 100,000 also rose by 16.67 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #91,981 | 10.43% |
| Count | 162 | 200 | 23.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kordic
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Kordic, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting trends. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as White increased from 83.33 percent in 2000 to 93.00 percent in 2010, representing a change of 11.60 percent. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic grew from 4.94 percent in 2000 to 6.00 percent in 2010, an increase of 21.46 percent. There was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as having two or more races; it fell from 11.73 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.33% | 93% | 11.6% |
| Hispanic | 4.94% | 6% | 21.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 11.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |