Cordeiro

Cordeiro Meaning & Origin

About Cordeiro
The surname Cordeiro is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Portuguese word "cordeiro," meaning "lamb" in English. It is a common surname in Portugal and is often associated with families involved in sheep farming or those who lived in areas known for sheep rearing. The name may have also been given as a nickname to individuals who displayed qualities associated with lambs, such as gentleness or innocence.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cordeiro: 4,128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,016
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cordeiro 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 Cordeiro is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C063060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER0 D EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/kΙ™rˈdΙ›roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C636

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cordeiro in Braille

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

The name Cordeiro in braille

How to sign the name Cordeiro using Sign Language

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

The name Cordeiro in sign language

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