Cordero

Cordero Meaning & Origin

About Cordero
The surname Cordero is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "cordero," meaning "lamb" in Spanish. It is a common surname in Spanish-speaking countries and likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a lamb-like or gentle nature. The surname Cordero may also have been used as a symbol of innocence or purity.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cordero: 30,158
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 10.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cordero 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 Cordero 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 Cordero in Braille

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

The name Cordero in braille

How to sign the name Cordero using Sign Language

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

The name Cordero in sign language

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