2000
#7,596
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,037
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.50
Rare Last name
Corpuz
A surname of Spanish origin derived from the Latin word "corpus," meaning "body."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,456 Americans carry the last name Corpuz. That puts it at #5,900 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.88 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 53,091 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Corpuz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Corpuz with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
6.5K
1 in 53,091
Census rank
#5,900
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 5,630 bearers of the surname Corpuz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.88 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5900th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Corpuz, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest known record of the Corpuz surname can be traced back to the late 18th century in historical documents and church records from various regions of the Philippines.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corpuz
Among Census respondents with the surname Corpuz, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Corpuz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Corpuz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.9% · 4,609
- Two or more races6.8% · 385
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 339
- White3.9% · 220
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 66
- Black or African American0.2% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Corpuz
Corpuz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#6,542
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,176
+1,139 bearers (+28.2%)
Per 100,000 1.75
Rank movement Up 1,054 places
2020
#5,900
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,630
+454 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 1.88
Rank movement Up 642 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,596 | 4,037 | 1.50 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,542 | 5,176 | 1.75 | +1,139 bearers (+28.2%) | Up 1,054 places |
| 2020 | #5,900 | 5,630 | 1.88 | +454 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 642 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Corpuz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,542 | #5,900 | 9.8% |
| Count | 5,176 | 5,630 | 8.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.75 | 1.88 | 7.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Corpuz bearers went from 5,176 to 5,630 (+8.8% change). The surname moved up 642 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,542 to #5,900.
FAQ
Corpuz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Corpuz?
Name Census estimates that about 6,456 living Americans carry the surname Corpuz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 53,091 residents.
How common is Corpuz?
Corpuz ranks #5,900 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.88 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 5,630 people with the surname Corpuz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (6,456), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.88 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.88 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Corpuz.
Has Corpuz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Corpuz went from 5,176 recorded bearers to 5,630. That is an increase of 454 (+8.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #6,542 to #5,900.
What does the Census say about the background of Corpuz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Corpuz, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (6.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Corpuz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.9% (4,609 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Corpuz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (81.9%), Two or More Races (6.8%), Hispanic (6.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Corpuz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Corpuz mean?
A surname of Spanish origin derived from the Latin word "corpus," meaning "body." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Corpuz (1.88 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Corpuz?
See how many people have the last name Corpuz on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.