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

Coriolan, 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 Coriolan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coriolan in America

Coriolan is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coriolan surname appeared 329 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 Coriolan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coriolan 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 Coriolan

The surname CORIOLAN originates from France, and its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. This name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "Coriolanus," which was the name of a legendary Roman military leader from the 5th century BC.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CORIOLAN can be found in a 14th-century French manuscript, where it was mentioned as a surname of a prominent noble family from the region of Normandy. It is believed that this family may have adopted the name as a way to associate themselves with the heroic figure of Coriolanus, symbolizing their valor and military prowess.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name CORIOLAN was Jacques Coriolan, a French poet and playwright born in 1542. His works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during his time for their lyrical quality and exploration of themes of love and human nature.

The name CORIOLAN also appears in historical records from the 17th century, when Pierre Coriolan (1625-1689) was a renowned French architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Louvre Palace.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname CORIOLAN was Louis Coriolan (1812-1876), a French military officer who served in the Crimean War and was awarded the prestigious Légion d'Honneur for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another notable bearer of the name CORIOLAN was Marie-Thérèse Coriolan (1835-1908), a French artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her intricate works depicting scenes from Greek mythology and classical literature.

Throughout its history, the surname CORIOLAN has maintained a strong association with French culture and heritage, often carrying connotations of valor, artistic expression, and a connection to the classical world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coriolan

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

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

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