2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Cordua
A name derived from the French word "corde" meaning "cord" or "rope."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Cordua. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cordua 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Cordua in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cordua, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.2%) and Two or More Races (11.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cordua
The surname Cordua has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "chorda," meaning "rope" or "cord," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation involving ropes or cords, such as a rope maker or sailor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cordua can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a certain Giovanni Cordua was mentioned in a document from 1362. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the mid-14th century.
The name Cordua also appears in several historical records from the Renaissance period, including a mention of a Bartolomeo Cordua, a Genoese merchant who lived in the late 15th century and traded extensively with the Ottoman Empire.
During the 16th century, the Cordua family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the textile trade. One notable member of the family was Girolamo Cordua (1540-1612), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.
In the 17th century, the Cordua name spread to other parts of Italy, with records indicating the presence of the family in cities such as Rome, Florence, and Venice. One prominent figure from this period was Pietro Cordua (1628-1701), a renowned architect from Rome who designed several churches and palaces throughout Italy.
As the centuries progressed, members of the Cordua family continued to make their mark in various fields, such as the arts, academia, and politics. Notable individuals include the painter Giuseppe Cordua (1772-1848), the philosopher and writer Nicola Cordua (1809-1872), and the politician and diplomat Antonio Cordua (1853-1927).
While the Cordua surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the name remains closely tied to its Italian heritage and the rich history that spans several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cordua
Among Census respondents with the surname Cordua, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.2%) and Two or More Races (11.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Cordua 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 Cordua surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.6% · 63
- Hispanic or Latino20.2% · 21
- Two or more races11.5% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cordua
Cordua 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,644 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,644 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 Cordua 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 | #157,234 | #153,590 | 2.3% |
| Count | 103 | 104 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cordua bearers went from 103 to 104 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,644 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #153,590.
FAQ
Cordua surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cordua?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Cordua. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Cordua?
Cordua ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Cordua. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Cordua.
Has Cordua become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cordua went from 103 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Cordua?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cordua, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.2%) and Two or More Races (11.5%). 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 Cordua in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.6% (63 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cordua appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.6%), Hispanic (20.2%), Two or More Races (11.5%). 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 Cordua (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 Cordua mean?
A name derived from the French word "corde" meaning "cord" or "rope." 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 Cordua (0.03 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 surname Cordua?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.