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

Corpus, 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 Corpus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corpus in America

Corpus is the 8467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corpus surname appeared 3,901 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Corpus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corpus 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 Corpus

The surname CORPUS is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "corpus" meaning "body." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name, possibly given to a stout or large-bodied person. The name can be traced back to the medieval period in various European countries, including England, France, and Italy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CORPUS appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Corpus" and is found in several locations across England.

In the 13th century, there are records of a John CORPUS in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, dated 1230. Another notable early bearer of the name was Robertus CORPUS, a landowner mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1275.

During the 14th century, the name CORPUS appeared in various spellings, such as "Corpuz" and "Corpas," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. One prominent individual from this period was William CORPUS, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, born around 1320.

In the 15th century, the name CORPUS gained further recognition with the birth of John CORPUS (c. 1450-1520), an English churchman and scholar who served as the Warden of Winchester College. He was known for his contributions to education and his writings on theology.

As the name spread across Europe, it also took on variations based on local languages and dialects. In France, for instance, the name appeared as "Corpeau" or "Corpet," while in Italy, it was recorded as "Corpacci" or "Corpini."

Another notable figure bearing the CORPUS surname was Jacobus CORPUS (1535-1599), a Dutch philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was known for his writings on theology and his advocacy for religious tolerance.

In the 17th century, the CORPUS name was found in various parts of Europe, including the Netherlands, where Pieter CORPUS (1610-1678) was a prominent painter and engraver renowned for his landscape and architectural works.

As the name continued to spread and evolve, it took on regional variations and was influenced by local dialects and languages. However, its Latin roots remained evident, reflecting the rich history and diverse cultural influences that have shaped this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corpus

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

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

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