Cordero is

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and Italian last name origin. The name means "young lamb", per the

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''cordarius'' (a derivative of ''cordus'', meaning ‘young’, ‘new’). It may be an occupational name for a

shepherd A shepherd or sheepherder is a person who tends, herds, feeds, or guards flocks of sheep. ''Shepherd'' derives from Old English ''sceaphierde (''sceap'' 'sheep' + ''hierde'' 'herder'). ''Shepherding is one of the world's oldest occupations, i ...

, or a nickname meaning "lamb".

People with the surname

Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo (27 August 1925 – 19 November 2017) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic church. He worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See from 1977 until he retired in 2001. As Archpriest of the Basilica of Saint ...

(1925–2017), Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church * Angel Cordero Jr. (born 1942), Puerto Rican jockey *

Atilano Cordero Badillo Atilano Cordero Badillo (born c. 1944 in Moca, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican entrepreneur and supermarket owner. Career In 1967 he founded Supermercados Grande where he remains as President and he is also President of Empresas Cordero Badillo ...

(born 1943), Puerto Rican entrepreneur and supermarket owner *

Chad Cordero Chad Patrick Cordero (born March 18, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Cordero played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos / Washington Nationals and Seattle Mariners. He currently serves as the bullpen co ...

(born 1982), American professional baseball player *

Desirée Cordero Ferrer Desirée Cordero Ferrer (born 13 September 1993) is a Spanish model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Spain 2014. She represented Spain at the Miss Universe 2014 in the United States where she made the top ten. Earl ...

(born 1993), Spanish model, Miss Spain 2014 *

Eugene Cordero Eugene Cordero is an American actor, writer, and comedian. Frequently appearing in comedic roles, he has been featured as a series regular on the comedies ''Other Space'' (2015), ''Bajillion Dollar Propertie$'' (2017–2019), ''Tacoma FD'' (2019 ...

, American actor *

Federico A. Cordero Federico A. Cordero (August 18, 1928 – October 9, 2012) was a classical guitarist, lawyer, and politician. Early years Cordero (birth name: Federico Arturo Cordero Salguero) was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, a town which is now part of Sa ...

(1928–2012), Puerto Rican classical guitarist *

Franchy Cordero Franchy Cordero Vargas (born September 2, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder and first baseman in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He made his MLB debut in 2017 with the San Diego Padres and has also played for the Kansas ...

(born 1994), Dominican baseball player *

Francisco Cordero Francisco Javier Cordero (born May 11, 1975) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, and Housto ...

(born 1975), Dominican professional baseball player *

Georgina Febres-Cordero Georgina Josefa del Carmen Febres Cordero-Troconis, also known as Mother Georgina (16 November 1861 – 28 June 1925) was a Venezuelan nun. Biography After the death of her mother on October 1873, Georgina took charge of the ''Clarisas Sisters ...

(1861–1925), Venezuelan nun *

Gilda Cordero-Fernando Gilda Cordero-Fernando (June 4, 1930 – August 27, 2020) was a Filipino writer, visual artist, fashion designer and publisher. Early life and education She was born in Manila, has a ''B.A.'' from St. Theresa's College-Manila, and an ''M.A.'' f ...

(born 1932), Filipina writer and publisher * Stemma della Famiglia Cordero

Joaquín Cordero Joaquín Cordero (; August 16, 1922 – February 19, 2013) was a Mexican actor of the cinema, theatre and telenovelas. Biography Shortly after his birth, Cordero's family moved to Mexico City, and in the following years he studied in a seminary ...

(1923–2013), Mexican actor * Jorge Cordero (musician) (born 1952), Cuban singer, guitarist and percussionist *

Jorge Cordero (footballer) Jorge Baltazar Cordero Aróstegui (born 6 January 1962) is a retired Peruvian international footballer. Career Born in Ica, Peru, Cordero played for several local sides as well as in Argentina for Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata. Cordero made 14 a ...

(born 1962), Peruvian footballer *

Juan Cordero Juan Nepomuceno María Bernabé del Corazón de Jesús Cordero de Hoyos (16 May 1822, Teziutlán - 29 May 1884, Coyoacán) was a Mexican painter and muralist in the Classical style, who began his career in Rome and Florence, Italy. Biography Jua ...

(1822–1884), Mexican painter and muralist *

Juan César Cordero Dávila Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 7, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ranking ethnic officers in the United States Army. ...

(1904–1965), Puerto Rican Major General in the US Army *

León Febres Cordero León Esteban Febres-Cordero Ribadeneyra (9 March 1931 – 15 December 2008), known in the Ecuadorian media as LFC or more simply by his composed surname (Febres-Cordero), was the 35th President of Ecuador, serving a four-year term from 10 Augu ...

(1931–2008), President of Ecuador 1984–1988 *

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo Luca Cordero di Montezemolo (; born 31 August 1947) is an Italian businessman, former Chairman of Ferrari, and formerly Chairman of Fiat S.p.A. and President of Confindustria and FIEG. He comes from an aristocratic family from the region of Piedm ...

(born 1947), Italian businessman, Chairman of Ferrari *

Luis Cordero Crespo Luis Benjamín Cordero y Crespo (6 April 1833 – 30 January 1912) was President of Ecuador 1 July 1892 to 16 April 1895. Cordero was born 6 April 1833 in the Cañar province of Ecuador to parents Gregorio Cordero and Josefa Crespo. Cordero stu ...

(1833–1912), President of Ecuador 1892–1895 *

Maria Cordero Maria Cordero, MH (), nicknamed Fat Mama (), is a singer, actress, TV Host and DJ from Hong Kong. She grew up in Hong Kong. She also has her own cooking show, Maria's Kitchen (肥媽私房菜) on Cable TV. Her fans nicknamed her "Fat Mama" (肥� ...

(a.k.a. Fat Mama Maria) (born 1954), singer, actress, and chef from Macau *

Mario Cordero Mario Cordero Brenes (7 April 1930 – 10 July 2002) was a Costa Rican football player and coach; he is still considered in his country as one of the top defenders to have played the game. Club career Better known as ''Catato'' or ''Pi ...

(a.k.a. Catato) (1930–2002), Costa Rican professional football player and coach *

Miguel Febres Cordero Francisco Luis Febres-Cordero y Muñoz (7 November 1854 – 9 February 1910), known as (later Saint) Miguel Febres Cordero and Brother Miguel, was an Ecuadorian Roman Catholic religious brother. He became a professed member of the Brothers of th ...

(1854–1910), Ecuadoran educator, member of the Christian Brothers order *

Nick Cordero Nicholas Eduardo Alberto Cordero (September 17, 1978 – July 5, 2020) was a Canadian actor and singer. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Cheech in the 2014 Broadway musical ''Bullets Over ...

(1978–2020), Canadian actor *

Olga Sánchez Cordero Olga María del Carmen Sánchez Cordero Dávila (born 16 July 1947) is a Mexican politician and former jurist. She was the Secretariat of the Interior, Secretary of the Interior of Mexico, and the first woman to ever hold this position. She pre ...

(born 1955), Mexican jurist, Supreme Court Justice *

Paquito Cordero Paquito Cordero (October 16, 1932 – June 30, 2009), was a pioneer of Puerto Rican television. He was also a comedian and a musical and television producer. Early years Cordero (birth name: Francisco Cordero Baez) was born to Francisco Co ...

(1932–2009), Puerto Rican comedian and television producer *

Rafael "Churumba" Cordero Santiago Rafael Cordero Santiago (24 October 1942 – 17 January 2004), better known as "Churumba", was the Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico, from 1989 to 2004. Many considered him as a synonym of Ponce, being baptized as "El León Mayor" ( Spanish for "Th ...

(1942–2004), Puerto Rican politician, Mayor of Ponce 1989–2004 * Rafael Cordero (1790–1868), Puerto Rican educator, known as “The Father of Public Education in Puerto Rico” *

Rodrigo Cordero Rodrigo Antonio Cordero Solano (born 4 December 1973) is a retired Costa Rican professional footballer. Club career Cordero made his debut on 4 September 1994 for second division outfit Municipal Puriscal against Uruguay de Coronado. Nickna ...

(born 1973), Costa Rican professional football player * Víctor Cordero (born 1973), Costa Rican professional football player *

Roque Cordero Roque Cordero (August 16, 1917 – December 27, 2008) was a Panamanian composer.De Lerma, Dominique-Rene"African Heritage Symphonic Series" Liner note essay. Cedille Records CDR061. Life Born in Panama City, he studied composition under Ern ...

(1917–2008), Panamanian-American composer *

Sebastián Cordero Sebastián Cordero Espinosa (; born 23 May 1972) is an Ecuadorian film director, screenwriter and editor, often recognized for his work in '' Ratas, Ratones, Rateros'' (1999), ''Crónicas'' (2004), and '' Europa Report'' (2013). His films have b ...

(born 1972), Ecuadoran film director, writer, and editor *

Wil Cordero Wilfredo Cordero Nieva (born October 3, 1971) is a former shortstop, first baseman, and outfielder in Major League Baseball. He was best known as a member of the Montreal Expos (1992–1995, 2002–2003). Cordero made his Major League Baseball d ...

(a.k.a. Coco) (born 1971), Puerto Rican professional baseball player *

Winnie Cordero Rowena Cordero-Erquieza (; born 1 November 1966), professionally known as Winnie Cordero, is a Filipino comedian, actress and TV host. Biography Education Cordero is a Communication Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas. Career Co ...

(born 1966), Filipina comedian, actress, and TV host

People with the surname

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