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

Corella, 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 Corella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corella in America

Corella is the 19027th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corella surname appeared 1,431 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 Corella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corella 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 Corella

The surname Corella has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "corral," which means a small enclosure for livestock or a courtyard. The name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with such enclosures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Corella can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions a certain Juan Corella, who was likely a nobleman or landowner associated with the region.

The name Corella is also closely tied to the town of the same name in the province of Navarra, Spain. This town, known for its impressive medieval castle, may have been the original homeland of many individuals bearing the surname.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Rodrigo Sánchez de Arévalo, also known as Rodrigo de Corella, served as a Spanish bishop and diplomat. Born in 1404, he played a significant role in the Council of Basel and was an influential writer on various theological and political topics.

Another prominent individual with the surname Corella was Juan de Corella, a Valencian poet and writer who lived during the 15th century. He was renowned for his translations of classical works and his contributions to the development of Valencian literature.

In the 16th century, Juan Corella, a Spanish soldier and explorer, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico. He played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was rewarded with land grants in the newly conquered territories.

During the 17th century, Pedro Corella y Arellano, a Spanish military commander, gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in battles against the Dutch and the Portuguese in the Spanish Netherlands and Brazil.

In more recent times, the surname Corella has been carried by notable individuals such as María Corella, a Spanish actress born in 1933, and José Corella, a Spanish cyclist who competed in the Tour de France in the 1980s.

While the surname Corella has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, as a result of Spanish colonization and migration. However, its rich history and connections to medieval Spain remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corella

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

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

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