2000
#18,982
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,328
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.49
Rare Last name
Corado
Derived from the Spanish word "corado," meaning red-haired or ruddy-complexioned, likely referring to the original bearer's appearance.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,012 Americans carry the last name Corado. That puts it at #11,470 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.88 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 113,796 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Corado 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
3.0K
1 in 113,796
Census rank
#11,470
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,627 bearers of the surname Corado in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.88 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11470th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Corado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Corado
The surname CORADO is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "coraggio," meaning courage or bravery, suggesting that the name may have been bestowed upon someone who displayed exceptional valor or fortitude.
The earliest recorded instances of the name CORADO can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. Historical records from this period, such as municipal archives and church registries, contain references to individuals bearing this surname. One notable example is Guido CORADO, a Florentine merchant and diplomat who lived in the late 13th century.
In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, including the region of Emilia-Romagna. During this time, the surname CORADO was often associated with noble families and landowners. One such individual was Bartolomeo CORADO, a renowned military commander and landowner from Bologna, who lived between 1340 and 1412.
As the Renaissance period dawned in the 15th century, the CORADO surname gained further prominence. Francesco CORADO, a celebrated artist and architect from Siena, was renowned for his contributions to the construction of the Duomo di Siena, one of Italy's most iconic cathedrals. He lived from 1428 to 1496.
The CORADO surname also found its way into literary circles during the 16th century. Antonio CORADO, a renowned poet and humanist from Rome, was celebrated for his works, which included odes and sonnets dedicated to the city's rich culture and history. He lived from 1510 to 1585.
In the 17th century, the name CORADO was associated with the Catholic Church. Giovanni Battista CORADO, a prominent cleric and theologian from Milan, played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation movement. He lived from 1602 to 1667 and authored several influential works on religious doctrine.
While the CORADO surname originated in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, the name's roots remain firmly grounded in the rich history and culture of the Italian peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corado
Among Census respondents with the surname Corado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Corado 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 Corado surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.2% · 2,448
- White5.7% · 149
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 14
- Black or African American0.5% · 13
- Two or more races0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Corado
Corado 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
#13,264
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,300
+972 bearers (+73.2%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Up 5,718 places
2020
#11,470
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,627
+327 bearers (+14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.88
Rank movement Up 1,794 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #18,982 | 1,328 | 0.49 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,264 | 2,300 | 0.78 | +972 bearers (+73.2%) | Up 5,718 places |
| 2020 | #11,470 | 2,627 | 0.88 | +327 bearers (+14.2%) | Up 1,794 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 Corado 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 | #13,264 | #11,470 | 13.5% |
| Count | 2,300 | 2,627 | 14.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.78 | 0.88 | 12.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Corado bearers went from 2,300 to 2,627 (+14.2% change). The surname moved up 1,794 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,264 to #11,470.
FAQ
Corado surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Corado?
Name Census estimates that about 3,012 living Americans carry the surname Corado. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 113,796 residents.
How common is Corado?
Corado ranks #11,470 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.88 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,627 people with the surname Corado. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,012), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.88 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.88 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Corado.
Has Corado become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Corado went from 2,300 recorded bearers to 2,627. That is an increase of 327 (+14.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,264 to #11,470.
What does the Census say about the background of Corado?
Among Census respondents with the surname Corado, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Corado in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (2,448 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Corado appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.2%), White (5.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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 Corado (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 Corado mean?
Derived from the Spanish word "corado," meaning red-haired or ruddy-complexioned, likely referring to the original bearer's appearance. 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 Corado (0.88 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 Americans have the surname Corado?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.