2000
#100,194
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 167
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Corace
An Italian surname likely derived from the Italian word "coraggio" meaning courage or bravery.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 165 Americans carry the last name Corace. That puts it at #125,089 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,077,299 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Corace surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
165
1 in 2,077,299
Census rank
#125,089
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
144
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 144 bearers of the surname Corace in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 125089th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Corace, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Corace
The surname CORACE is of Italian origin, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "coracinus," which means "raven-like" or "raven-colored," likely referring to a person with dark hair or complexion.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in various medieval manuscripts and documents, including the registries of the town of Catanzaro in Calabria. One notable mention is found in a 1467 record, which refers to a certain Nicola CORACE, a local landowner.
The earliest known bearer of the surname CORACE is Filippo CORACE, a nobleman born in Reggio Calabria in 1420. He was a prominent figure in the local aristocracy and served as a magistrate in the city's council.
During the Renaissance period, the CORACE family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Giovanni CORACE (1498-1572), a renowned poet and playwright, was a celebrated figure in the cultural circles of Naples. His works, such as the play "La Tragicommedia della Fortuna," were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, the CORACE name spread to other parts of Italy, including Sicily. One notable figure was Antonio CORACE (1620-1689), a Sicilian architect who designed several churches and palaces in Palermo, including the Church of San Domenico and the Palazzo Beneventano.
Another notable bearer of the CORACE surname was Girolamo CORACE (1742-1818), a renowned physician and naturalist from Naples. He made significant contributions to the study of botany and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze di Napoli (Academy of Sciences of Naples).
As the CORACE family continued to flourish, they also ventured into the military and political spheres. Giuseppe CORACE (1778-1842), a general in the Napoleonic Wars, was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Throughout the centuries, the CORACE surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, showcasing the diversity and richness of this Italian lineage. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the historic regions of southern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corace
Among Census respondents with the surname Corace, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Corace bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Corace surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.4% · 136
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 2
- Two or more races1.4% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Corace
Corace appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#114,424
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 153
-14 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 14,230 places
2020
#125,089
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
-9 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,665 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #100,194 | 167 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #114,424 | 153 | 0.05 | -14 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 14,230 places |
| 2020 | #125,089 | 144 | 0.05 | -9 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 10,665 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Corace surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,424 | #125,089 | -9.3% |
| Count | 153 | 144 | -5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -3.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Corace bearers went from 153 to 144 (-5.9% change). The surname moved down 10,665 positions in the national ranking, going from #114,424 to #125,089.
FAQ
Corace surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Corace?
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the surname Corace. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,077,299 residents.
How common is Corace?
Corace ranks #125,089 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 144 people with the surname Corace. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (165), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Corace.
Has Corace become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Corace went from 153 recorded bearers to 144. That is a decrease of 9 (-5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #114,424 to #125,089.
What does the Census say about the background of Corace?
Among Census respondents with the surname Corace, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Corace in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (136 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Corace appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%), Hispanic (1.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Corace (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Corace mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the Italian word "coraggio" meaning courage or bravery. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Corace (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Corace?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Corace on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.