2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cordiano
Likely an altered spelling of an Italian surname stemming from "Cordi", meaning cord-makers or ropemakers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Cordiano. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cordiano 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Cordiano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cordiano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cordiano
The surname Cordiano is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin word "cordis," meaning "heart," suggesting that the initial bearers of this name may have been associated with occupations or traits related to courage or strength of character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cordiano can be found in the Florentine archives from the 13th century, where a certain Guido Cordiano was mentioned as a respected merchant in the city. This indicates that the name had already gained recognition within the local community by that time.
During the Renaissance, the name Cordiano appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts, particularly those related to the arts and literature. Notable examples include the works of the acclaimed Florentine painter and architect, Sandro Cordiano (1486-1559), whose frescoes adorned several churches and palaces in the region.
In the 16th century, the Cordiano family established themselves as influential landowners in the Tuscan countryside. One prominent member, Alessandro Cordiano (1520-1592), was a renowned agriculturist who authored several treatises on viticulture and the cultivation of olives, which were widely circulated throughout Italy and beyond.
As the Cordiano lineage expanded, members of the family ventured beyond the borders of Tuscany, carrying the name to other parts of Italy and even to other European countries. One such individual was the Venetian explorer, Marco Cordiano (1562-1623), who gained fame for his daring expeditions to the Middle East and his detailed accounts of the regions he visited.
In the realm of academia, the name Cordiano is associated with the esteemed philosopher and theologian, Tommaso Cordiano (1670-1745), whose writings on ethics and metaphysics were highly influential during the Age of Enlightenment. His works were widely studied and debated in universities across Europe.
While the origins of the surname Cordiano can be traced back to medieval Italy, its legacy has endured through the contributions of its bearers across various fields, from the arts and literature to exploration and philosophy, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual fabric of the Western world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cordiano
Among Census respondents with the surname Cordiano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Cordiano 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 Cordiano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cordiano
Cordiano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,441 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 4,441 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 6,182 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 Cordiano 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 | #150,452 | #144,270 | 4.1% |
| Count | 109 | 117 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cordiano bearers went from 109 to 117 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 6,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #144,270.
FAQ
Cordiano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cordiano?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Cordiano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Cordiano?
Cordiano ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Cordiano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Cordiano.
Has Cordiano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cordiano went from 109 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 8 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Cordiano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cordiano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Cordiano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cordiano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Cordiano (2000, 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 Cordiano mean?
Likely an altered spelling of an Italian surname stemming from "Cordi", meaning cord-makers or ropemakers. 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 Cordiano (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 many people have the last name Cordiano?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Cordiano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.