About Cordes
The surname Cordes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "korte" or "kord," meaning "cord" or "rope." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold cords or ropes. The name Cordes may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of these items, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a cord or rope.
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The surname Cordes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cordes 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 Cordes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cordes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cordes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.