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

Corkran, 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 Corkran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corkran in America

Corkran is the 33772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corkran surname appeared 674 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 Corkran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corkran 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 Corkran

The surname Corkran has its roots in Ireland, originating in the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic words "corr" meaning "odd" or "irregular," and "crann" meaning "tree" or "bush." This combination suggests an association with a distinctive or unusual tree or shrub, possibly related to a particular location or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Fiants of the Tudor conquest of Ireland, dated around the 16th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Corkran residing in County Fermanagh, in the northern part of Ireland. The name also appears in various land registry documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating its presence in counties like Donegal and Tyrone.

Historically, the Corkran surname has been associated with several notable figures. One such individual was John Corkran (1711-1779), an Irish clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Ardagh from 1760 until his death. His literary works include a volume of sermons published in 1767.

Another notable bearer of the name was William Corkran (1832-1903), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 19th century. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in recognition of his distinguished service.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Corkran surname dates back to the late 18th century. James Corkran (1763-1832) was an American politician and jurist who served as a judge in Delaware and was involved in the state's ratification of the United States Constitution.

The name Corkran has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout Ireland. For example, the townland of Corkran in County Fermanagh is believed to have derived its name from the Corkran family who historically resided in the area.

Another notable figure with the Corkran surname was Sir John Corkran (1825-1899), an Irish-born Australian politician and judge. He served as a member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales and later became a judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

While the Corkran surname may have undergone slight variations in spelling over the centuries, such as Corcran or Corkrane, its origins and connections to Ireland have remained firmly rooted in its history and lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corkran

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

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

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