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

Corpeno, 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 Corpeno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corpeno in America

Corpeno is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corpeno surname appeared 250 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 Corpeno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corpeno 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 Corpeno

The surname CORPENO is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the late medieval period or early Renaissance era. It may have derived from an Old Italian word or phrase related to the body or physical appearance, possibly stemming from the Latin root "corpor-" meaning "body."

Records from the 13th and 14th centuries in certain regions of northern and central Italy show variations of the name, such as "Corpeno," "Corpeni," or "Corpeni di Firenze." This suggests the name may have been associated with specific families or localities within Italy during that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the CORPENO surname was Giulio Corpeno, a Florentine scholar and humanist who lived from approximately 1450 to 1520. He was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and served as a tutor to prominent Italian families.

In the 16th century, a branch of the CORPENO family settled in the Republic of Venice, where they became influential merchants and traders. Notable members included Marco Corpeno (1525-1598), a successful spice trader, and his son Pietro Corpeno (1560-1632), who served as a diplomat for the Venetian Republic.

During the Italian Renaissance, the CORPENO name was associated with several artists and craftsmen. One such individual was Lorenzo Corpeno (1510-1580), a skilled sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of various churches and palaces in Rome.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Corpeno (1570-1650), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and portraits. His patrons included members of the Italian nobility and clergy, and his paintings can still be found in churches and museums across southern Italy.

In the 18th century, the CORPENO surname gained prominence in the military ranks of the Kingdom of Naples. General Antonio Corpeno (1720-1795) was a celebrated military leader who played a crucial role in the Neapolitan campaigns against the French during the Revolutionary Wars.

As the CORPENO name spread throughout Italy and beyond, other individuals bearing this surname made their mark in various fields, such as literature, academia, and politics. However, the earliest origins and historical significance of this surname remain rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of medieval and Renaissance Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corpeno

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

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

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