CORDES
Cordes
Cordes is a surname of Old French or Middle English origin, which has been predominantly found in southern England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "corde" or Middle English word "corde," both of which mean "cord" or "rope." This suggests that individuals with the surname Cordes may have been involved in working with ropes or cords, or lived in an area associated with rope-making or cordwaining.
The first recorded instance of the surname Cordes dates back to the early medieval period in England. Over time, the surname has seen various spelling variations, including Cord, Cordis, and Cordas, among others. The distribution of the Cordes surname is most concentrated in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties like Cornwall and Devon.
Individuals bearing the surname Cordes have been traced across different historical records, with some notable figures emerging in fields such as business, politics, and the arts. The surname Cordes continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its historical origins.
Today, individuals with the surname Cordes can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, with the name having spread to regions outside of its original English roots. The lineage of the Cordes surname reflects a rich tapestry of history and connections to a bygone era, contributing to the diverse landscape of British surnames.
There are approximately 301 people named Cordes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Cordes.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- Glen
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Marlon
- Matthew
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Charlotte
- Colette
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Kathleen
- Kendall
- Linda
- Marion
- Mishel
- Sabina
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Carde
- Cardis
- Chord
- Card
- Cardes
- Cards
- Cardas
- Cardus
- Cardos
- Corde
- Cordea
- Cardess
- Coard
- Cord
- Cordas
- Cordeau
- Cordeaux
- Cordess
- Cordeux
- Cordew
- Cordey
- Cordez
- Cordice
- Cordie
- Cordis
- Cordise
- Cordiss
- Cordne
- Cordos
- Cords
- Cordts
- Cordukes
- Cores
- Cortes
- Courd
- Courtes
- Curds
- Korde
- Kordes
- Cardose
- Carrdus
- Carred
- Corda
- Corday
- Cordel
- Corden
- Corder
- Corders
- Cordi
- Cordle
- Cordo
- Cordsen
- Cordy
- Corts
- Curd
- Kord
- Kordas
- Kordos
- Kordus
- Kordys
- Caird
- Carradus
- Croudace
- Curtiss
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.