Find out how popular the last name Corbi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Corbi.

Corbi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Corbi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corbi in America

Corbi is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corbi surname appeared 283 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Corbi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corbi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Corbi

The surname CORBI is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "corbo," meaning "raven" or "crow." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion, or perhaps someone who lived near an area frequented by these birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CORBI can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated to the late 13th century. This document mentions a landowner named Guido CORBI, who owned several vineyards in the surrounding region. It is possible that this individual was among the first to adopt the surname.

In the 14th century, the CORBI name appears in records from the town of Montalcino, located in the province of Siena. These records indicate that a family with this surname was involved in the local wine trade, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the region's agricultural traditions.

During the Renaissance period, the CORBI family gained prominence in the city of Florence. One notable member was Andrea CORBI (1450-1525), a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city. His works can still be admired today, including the intricate carvings on the facade of the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Another prominent figure bearing the CORBI surname was Girolamo CORBI (1570-1635), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Naples. He authored several theological texts and was known for his expertise in biblical exegesis. His writings were widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe CORBI (1720-1798) was a celebrated painter from the city of Verona. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and landscapes, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

Throughout its history, the CORBI name has also been associated with several place names in Italy. For example, there is a small village called Corbi in the province of Modena, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa. Additionally, the CORBI surname has been documented in various spellings, such as Corbe, Corbis, and Corbini, reflecting regional linguistic variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corbi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Corbi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Corbi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Corbi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Corbi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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