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

Corporon, 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 Corporon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corporon in America

Corporon is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corporon surname appeared 269 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 Corporon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corporon 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 Corporon

The surname CORPORON has its origins in France, with records indicating its presence as early as the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "corps," meaning "body," and the suffix "-on," which denotes a larger or more significant form. It is speculated that the name may have been bestowed upon someone with a robust or imposing physique.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CORPORON name can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a 13th-century document detailing the various trades and professions in Paris. It mentions a certain Jean CORPORON, a skilled artisan known for his craftsmanship in metalwork. This provides evidence of the name's existence in medieval France.

During the 16th century, the CORPORON name appears to have spread across various regions of France, with records indicating its presence in Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. In the 17th century, a branch of the CORPORON family settled in the town of Châteauneuf-du-Faou in Brittany, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and played a significant role in the local community.

One notable figure bearing the CORPORON name was Jacques CORPORON (1580-1658), a respected lawyer and judge in the Parlement of Paris. His legal acumen and integrity earned him a reputation as a fair and just arbiter of law during his time.

Another prominent individual was Marie-Antoinette CORPORON (1720-1795), a renowned painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her exquisite works depicting the nobility and upper classes of 18th-century France. Her paintings are still celebrated for their technical skill and attention to detail.

In the 19th century, François CORPORON (1812-1887) made a name for himself as a pioneering viticulturist and winemaker in the Bordeaux region. His innovative techniques and commitment to quality contributed significantly to the region's reputation for producing exceptional wines.

Throughout its history, the CORPORON name has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, from artisans and legal professionals to artists and winemakers. While the exact origins of the name remain shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence across centuries serves as a testament to the legacy and resilience of this French surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corporon

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

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

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