2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Csordas
An old Hungarian surname referring to a herdsman or shepherd.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Csordas. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Csordas 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Csordas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Csordas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Csordas
The surname CSORDAS has its origins in Hungary, tracing back to the 15th century or earlier. It is derived from the Hungarian word "csorda," meaning "herd" or "flock," indicating that the name likely referred to someone who worked as a herdsman or was associated with livestock in some way.
CSORDAS is a variant spelling of the more common Hungarian surname "Csordás," which shares the same root. The earliest known instances of the name can be found in historical records from various regions of Hungary, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the country.
In the 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was János Csordás, a Hungarian soldier and military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Long War (1593-1606). He was born in the late 16th century and gained recognition for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
Another prominent individual was Mihály Csordás, a Hungarian poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his contributions to the literary scene of his time and is considered one of the pioneers of modern Hungarian literature.
In the 19th century, István Csordás was a Hungarian politician and member of the National Assembly. He played an active role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849 and advocated for the rights and freedoms of the Hungarian people.
Moving into the 20th century, Gyula Csordás was a renowned Hungarian architect who left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Budapest. He was born in 1894 and designed several notable buildings, including the Hungarian National Museum and the Szabadság Square Complex.
Additionally, the name CSORDAS has been associated with various place names in Hungary, such as Csordástelep and Csordásmajor, which were likely settlements or farmsteads where herdsmen or livestock were present.
While the surname CSORDAS has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Hungarian heritage and reflects the country's rich pastoral traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Csordas
Among Census respondents with the surname Csordas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Csordas 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 Csordas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Csordas
Csordas 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,136 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,405 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,136 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 4,405 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 Csordas 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 | #156,044 | #151,639 | 2.8% |
| Count | 104 | 107 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Csordas bearers went from 104 to 107 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 4,405 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #151,639.
FAQ
Csordas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Csordas?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Csordas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Csordas?
Csordas ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Csordas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Csordas.
Has Csordas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Csordas went from 104 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Csordas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Csordas, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Csordas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Csordas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Hispanic (1.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). 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 Csordas (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 Csordas mean?
An old Hungarian surname referring to a herdsman or shepherd. 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 Csordas (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 are called Csordas?
Find out how common the surname Csordas is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.