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

Corbin, 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 Corbin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corbin in America

Corbin is the 1307th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corbin surname appeared 26,876 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Corbin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corbin 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 Corbin

The surname Corbin is of French origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "corbin," which means "small raven" or "young raven." This suggests that the name was initially a nickname or descriptive name given to someone with dark hair or complexion, or perhaps someone who exhibited raven-like characteristics.

The name first appeared in the region of Normandy, France, where it was well-established by the 11th century. Some variations of the spelling include Corben, Corbyn, and Corbain. The earliest recorded mention of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror.

During the medieval period, several notable individuals bore the surname Corbin. One such person was Thomas Corbin, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived from 1292 to 1349. Another was Sir Robert Corbin, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, including the writings of the English poet and playwright William Shakespeare. One of his characters, a messenger in the play "Henry VI, Part 2," is named John Corbin.

The name Corbin has also been associated with several place names, such as Corbin in Kentucky, United States, which was named after the Corbin family who settled in the area in the late 18th century. Another example is the town of Corbin in Virginia, established in the early 19th century and named after the prominent landowner Francis Corbin, who lived from 1759 to 1823.

Other notable individuals with the surname Corbin include the American artist and illustrator Thomas Corbin (1796-1868), renowned for his portraits and landscapes. Additionally, Charles Corbin (1858-1935) was a British actor and playwright who gained fame for his comedic performances on the London stage.

The surname Corbin has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its French origins. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, knights, poets, artists, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corbin

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

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 Corbin 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 Corbin 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 Corbin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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