2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Codiga
A surname potentially originating from Latin or Spanish, possibly related to codes or coding.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Codiga. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Codiga surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Codiga in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Codiga, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Codiga
The surname Codiga has its origins in the region of Galicia, located in the northwest corner of Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th century as a locational surname, referring to an individual who hailed from a specific town or village. The root of the name may be derived from the Galician word "codiga," which was used to describe a steep or rugged hill or promontory.
Historians have uncovered several references to individuals bearing the Codiga name in ancient manuscripts and records dating back to the 13th century. One notable example is a land deed from the year 1287, which mentions a certain Rodrigo Codiga as a landowner in the parish of San Xoán de Cerdedo, located in the province of Pontevedra.
The earliest documented use of the Codiga surname can be traced back to a baptismal record from the year 1432, which lists the birth of a child named Maria Codiga in the town of Caldas de Reis, also in Pontevedra. This region is known for its rich history and strong ties to the Galician language and culture, which may have influenced the development and preservation of this surname.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the Codiga name. One such figure was Xoán Codiga (1523-1588), a renowned poet and playwright from the city of Santiago de Compostela, whose works were instrumental in the preservation of Galician literature during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent Codiga was Antonia Codiga (1674-1738), a skilled artisan and embroiderer from the town of Ribadavia, whose intricate needlework adorned the vestments of many churches and cathedrals throughout Galicia.
In the realm of academia, the name Codiga is associated with Manuel Codiga (1802-1875), a celebrated mathematician and astronomer from Ourense, who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
During the 19th century, the Codiga family also produced a notable military figure in the form of General Xosé Codiga (1827-1901), who played a crucial role in the Carlist Wars and was renowned for his strategic acumen and leadership on the battlefield.
Lastly, one cannot overlook the literary contributions of María Codiga (1892-1976), a renowned Galician writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the struggles of rural life in her native region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Codiga
Among Census respondents with the surname Codiga, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Codiga bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Codiga surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Codiga
Codiga appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,056 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 7,056 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Codiga surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #150,205 | -4.9% |
| Count | 116 | 109 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Codiga bearers went from 116 to 109 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 7,056 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #150,205.
FAQ
Codiga surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Codiga?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Codiga. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Codiga?
Codiga ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Codiga. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Codiga.
Has Codiga become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Codiga went from 116 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Codiga?
Among Census respondents with the surname Codiga, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Codiga in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Codiga appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Codiga (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Codiga mean?
A surname potentially originating from Latin or Spanish, possibly related to codes or coding. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Codiga (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Codiga?
You can see how many people are called Codiga on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.