There are
560
Cordss in the USA
Cords is the
39281st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cords

FrankCords

Frank Cords was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

GeriCords

Geri Cords is a former American college basketball player who played for the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team.

MarilouCords

Marilou Cords is a Filipino actress known for her roles in films such as 'Himala' and 'A Love Story.'

FarrarCord

Farrar Cord was an American business executive and philanthropist, known for his involvement in the aviation industry.

KathyCords

Kathy Cords is an American artist known for her colorful and abstract paintings.

WilliamCord

William Cord was an American actor, known for his roles in films such as 'The Wild Angel' and 'The Day Mars Invaded Earth.'

SusannaCord

Susanna Cord is an American writer and journalist, known for her work on environmental issues and social justice.

LuisaCord

Luisa Cord is an Italian model and television personality, best known for her appearances on reality shows such as 'Big Brother Italia.'

HerbCord

Herb Cord is an American football coach, known for his tenure as the head coach at Huntsville High School in Texas.

LanaCord

Lana Cord is an Australian actress, known for her roles in television shows such as 'Neighbours' and 'Home and Away.'

Cords Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Cords' is of German origin and is derived from the German word 'Kord,' meaning 'cord' or 'string.' It is a occupational surname that may have originally referred to someone who worked with cords or strings.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Cords' is most commonly found in Germany, especially in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also found in smaller numbers in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Cords' include 'Cordes,' 'Kord,' 'Kords,' 'Kordt,' 'Corda,' 'Cordt,' 'Corde,' 'Cordeiro,' 'Cordoni,' and 'Cordain.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Cords' may have been carried by German immigrants to other countries, particularly during periods of German emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.