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

Cordona, 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 Cordona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cordona in America

Cordona is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cordona surname appeared 247 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 Cordona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cordona 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 Cordona

The surname Cordona originates from Spain, with its roots dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cordon," which refers to a cord or string, possibly alluding to an occupation or association with rope-making or related trades.

In the 12th century, the name Cordona appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Libro del Repartimiento, an official record of land distribution during the Reconquista period.

During the 13th century, the name Cordona was associated with several notable figures. Juan Cordona, born in 1225 in Seville, was a prominent merchant who played a significant role in the city's trade with the Mediterranean regions. Another individual, María Cordona, born in 1265 in Granada, was a renowned poet and scholar whose works were preserved in the library of the Alhambra.

The 14th century witnessed the spread of the Cordona family across various regions of Spain. In the city of Barcelona, records from the year 1378 mention a Pedro Cordona, a respected lawyer and magistrate. In the same century, the name Cordona was also found in the town of Cordoba, where it was potentially derived from the place name itself.

One of the most renowned individuals bearing the surname Cordona was Rodrigo Cordona, born in 1492 in Seville. He was a renowned navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Rodrigo's detailed accounts of the expeditions contributed significantly to the understanding of the newly discovered lands.

In the 16th century, the Cordona family had established a presence in various parts of Spain, including the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and Murcia. One notable member was Juana Cordona, born in 1523 in Valencia, who was a renowned artist and painter during the Renaissance period. Her works adorned several churches and noble residences in the region.

As the centuries passed, the Cordona surname continued to be associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and military figures. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its Spanish roots and historical significance remain deeply embedded in its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cordona

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

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

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