Cord

Cord Meaning & Origin

About Cord
The surname Cord is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kord," meaning "cord" or "rope." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or worked with cords or ropes. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of cords, or who had a physical characteristic resembling a cord or rope. Over time, the surname Cord has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cord is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cord: 899
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cord based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cord is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R D
🌐 IPA
/kɔrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cord in Braille

Here's how to represent Cord in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cord in braille

How to sign the name Cord using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cord using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cord in sign language

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