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

Corolla, 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 Corolla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corolla in America

Corolla is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corolla surname appeared 127 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 Corolla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corolla 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 Corolla

The surname Corolla is a relatively modern name that originated in the 20th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "corolla," which means the petals of a flower. The name was likely coined as a marketing term by the Toyota Motor Corporation for their compact car model, the Toyota Corolla, first introduced in 1966.

While the name Corolla itself does not have a long historical lineage, it may have been inspired by the Italian surname Corolli or Coronelli, which derives from the Latin word "corona," meaning crown or garland. These Italian surnames have been traced back to the 16th century and may have referred to individuals who made or sold floral wreaths or garlands.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Corolla appears to be in reference to the Toyota car model. As the Corolla became a popular and successful vehicle, some individuals may have adopted the name as a tribute to their association with the car or the Toyota brand.

It is possible that some individuals with the surname Corolla may have originally had a similar-sounding surname that was anglicized or altered over time, leading to the adoption of the Corolla name. However, there are no documented cases of this occurring on a widespread scale.

While the surname Corolla does not have a rich historical lineage like many other surnames, it has gained recognition and significance in modern times due to its association with the iconic Toyota car model. Some notable individuals who have borne the surname Corolla include:

1. Juan Corolla (1938-2018), a Spanish automotive engineer who worked for Toyota and contributed to the development of the Corolla.
2. Maria Corolla (born 1975), an Italian artist known for her floral-themed installations and sculptures.
3. Jorge Corolla (born 1962), a Brazilian racecar driver who competed in several Toyota Corolla models during his career.
4. Sophia Corolla (born 1990), an American entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful automotive accessories company.
5. Miguel Corolla (born 1978), a Mexican author and environmentalist who has written extensively about sustainable transportation and the impact of the automotive industry.

While the surname Corolla may lack the deep historical roots of many other surnames, it has gained cultural significance and recognition in recent decades, particularly in the automotive and business worlds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corolla

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

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

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