Codere last name popularity, history, and meaning

Find out how popular the last name Codere is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Codere.

Meaning of Codere

A Spanish surname possibly derived from the word 'codera' meaning elbow bone or elbow guard.

Codere, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Codere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Codere in America

Codere is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Codere surname appeared 146 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Codere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Codere to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

20102000Change (%)
Rank1188531117406.17%
Count1461460.00%
Proportion per 100k0.050.050.00%

The history of the last name Codere

The surname CODERE is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "codiere," which referred to a type of shield or coat of arms used in battle. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a family involved in military service or knighthood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CODERE name can be found in a manuscript from the Venetian archives, dated to the late 1400s. This document mentions a nobleman named Giovanni CODERE, who was a member of a prominent Venetian family. The name also appears in several other historical records from the Italian city-states during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the CODERE surname was Pietro CODERE, a skilled architect and engineer from Florence. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and fortifications throughout Italy, including the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, which was commissioned by the powerful Medici family.

Another significant individual with the CODERE name was Marco CODERE, a renowned painter from Venice who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, which often depicted scenes from classical mythology and biblical stories, can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

During the 18th century, a branch of the CODERE family migrated to Spain, where the name was adapted to the Spanish spelling "Codere." One notable member of this Spanish lineage was Alonso Codere, a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as the governor of a province in Cuba.

In the 19th century, a prominent Italian figure with the CODERE surname was Giuseppe CODERE, a celebrated composer and conductor. He is best known for his operas and symphonic works, many of which were performed in major theaters across Europe during his lifetime.

Throughout history, the CODERE name has been associated with various professions, including military service, architecture, art, and music. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other regions, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, where it was first associated with a family involved in the military or knighthood.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Codere

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Codere.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

  1. White only
  2. Black only
  3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
  4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
  5. Hispanic
  6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Codere was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only95.89%140
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin0.00%0

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Codere has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White95.89%97.26%-1.42%
Black0.00%(S)%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%0.00%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%0.00%(S)%
Two or More Races(S)%0.00%(S)%
Hispanic0.00%(S)%(S)%

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Codere was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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