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

Cordle, 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 Cordle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cordle in America

Cordle is the 9821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cordle surname appeared 3,296 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cordle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cordle 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.

The history of the last name Cordle

The surname Cordle is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. Derived from the Old English word "cord," which referred to a small cord or string, the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to those who worked with ropes or cords.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cordle surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1195, where a William Cordel is mentioned. This suggests that variations of the name, such as Cordel and Cordle, were already in use by the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across different counties in England, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (1273), where a Robert Cordel was listed. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327 also mention a John Cordel, indicating the widespread use of the surname.

In the 15th century, the Cordle surname was found in various regions of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Wiltshire. One notable individual from this period was William Cordle, who was born in Wiltshire in 1432 and served as a member of the local gentry.

As time passed, the spelling of the surname evolved, with variations such as Cordell, Cordill, and Cordle appearing in various records. In the 16th century, the Cordle spelling gained more prominence, with individuals bearing this surname residing in counties like Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Cordle surname was John Cordle, born in Warwickshire in 1532. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate. Another notable figure was Richard Cordle, born in Worcestershire in 1587, who was a respected clergyman and author of several religious treatises.

In the 17th century, the Cordle surname continued to be found across various parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties like Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Shropshire. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Cordle, born in Gloucestershire in 1621, who was a successful merchant and philanthropist.

As the centuries progressed, the Cordle surname spread further across England and eventually to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. Notable individuals with this surname include Sir William Cordle (1734-1817), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War, and John Cordle (1796-1878), an English poet and author known for his works on rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cordle

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

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 Cordle was:

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 Cordle has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Cordle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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