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

Corpuz, 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 Corpuz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corpuz in America

Corpuz is the 6542nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corpuz surname appeared 5,176 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Corpuz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corpuz 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 Corpuz

The surname Corpuz originated from the Philippines. It is a Spanish-derived name that likely emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 19th centuries. The name is believed to be a combination of the Spanish words "Corpus" and "Cruz," which translate to "body" and "cross," respectively.

The earliest known record of the Corpuz surname can be traced back to the late 18th century in historical documents and church records from various regions of the Philippines. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Juan Corpuz, a prominent landowner and merchant from the province of Bulacan, who lived during the late 1700s.

In the 19th century, the Corpuz surname gained prominence in the central and northern regions of the Philippines, particularly in areas such as Pampanga, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija. Several notable figures with this surname emerged during this period, including Mariano Corpuz, a prominent physician and revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 1800s.

Another significant figure was Gregorio Corpuz, a renowned artist and sculptor from the town of Malolos, Bulacan, who lived from 1853 to 1928. His works, including religious sculptures and architectural embellishments, can be found in many churches and buildings throughout the Philippines.

In the early 20th century, the Corpuz surname became more widespread across various parts of the country, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields such as politics, education, and business. One notable individual was Emilio Corpuz, a respected educator and author who lived from 1880 to 1957 and played a significant role in shaping the Philippine educational system.

Additionally, José Corpuz, born in 1901, was a prominent political figure and diplomat who served as the Philippine Ambassador to the United States and other countries during the mid-20th century.

While the Corpuz surname has its roots in the Philippines, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Some individuals with this surname have achieved notable accomplishments in various fields, further contributing to the cultural and historical significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corpuz

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

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

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