Korda
A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "string" or "rope maker".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Korda. That puts it at #57,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Korda surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#57,639
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
353
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 353 bearers of the surname Korda in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 57639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Korda, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Korda
The surname Korda originates from Hungary, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "korda," which means "cord" or "rope," suggesting a possible occupational origin for individuals involved in rope-making or related trades.
The Korda name can be found in various historical documents, including parish records and municipal archives from regions like Transylvania and central Hungary. One of the earliest documented instances is a reference to a Petrus Korda in a land registry from the town of Kolozsvár (now Cluj-Napoca, Romania) in 1492.
In the 16th century, the Korda surname appeared in the Urbarium of Szepesi, a historical record of landowners and serfs in the Szepes region of northern Hungary (now part of Slovakia). This document mentions several Korda families residing in villages like Poprad and Levoča.
Notable individuals with the Korda surname include Sir Alexander Korda (1893-1956), a Hungarian-born British filmmaker and producer who co-founded London Film Productions and directed classics like "The Private Life of Henry VIII" and "The Thief of Bagdad." His brothers, Zoltán Korda (1895-1961) and Vincent Korda (1897-1979), were also successful in the film industry as directors and art directors, respectively.
Another prominent figure was Mihály Korda (1866-1933), a Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as Minister of Justice in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in the legal reforms and modernization efforts in Hungary during that period.
János Korda (1922-1988) was a renowned Hungarian architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several notable buildings and urban developments in Budapest and other cities in the country.
The Korda name has also been associated with various places and localities throughout Hungary and neighboring regions. For instance, the village of Korda in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary, bears a striking resemblance to the surname, although the connection between the two is not entirely clear.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Korda
Among Census respondents with the surname Korda, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Korda bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Korda surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6%
- Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Korda surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,639 | #57,639 | 0.0% |
| Count | 353 | 353 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Korda bearers went from 353 to 353 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #57,639 to #57,639.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Korda
FAQ
Korda surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Korda?
The surname Korda holds position #57,639 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Korda surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Korda, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.