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

Corr, 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 Corr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corr in America

Corr is the 10535th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corr surname appeared 3,045 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 Corr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corr 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 Corr

The surname Corr has its origins in Ireland, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "corr," meaning "heron" or "crane." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who bore a resemblance to the bird or had a particular affinity for it.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1175, a man named Gilla na Naingel Ua Corr is mentioned as a notable poet and historian.

Throughout the medieval period, the Corr surname was predominantly found in the northern counties of Ireland, particularly in Donegal and Tyrone. Historical records show that the name was also present in the adjacent regions of Scotland, likely due to the migration of Irish families across the North Channel.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the Corr surname was Piaras Feiritéar Ó Corr, a renowned Irish poet and scholar who lived from approximately 1560 to 1630. His works were celebrated for their mastery of the Irish language and their contribution to the preservation of traditional Irish literature.

Another notable individual was Sir John Corr, a 17th-century lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland from 1688 to 1689. He was born in County Down around 1640 and played a significant role in the legal system of his time.

In the 19th century, John Corr (1802-1876), a prominent Irish businessman and philanthropist, made his mark in the city of Belfast. He founded the successful linen manufacturing firm, John Corr & Sons, and was known for his charitable contributions to various educational and religious institutions.

The Corr surname has also been associated with several place names in Ireland, such as Corrmore and Corrashee, both located in County Antrim. These place names likely originated from the Irish words "corr" and "mór" (meaning "great" or "large"), suggesting a connection to the heron or crane symbolism.

Throughout history, the Corr surname has maintained a notable presence in Ireland, with many individuals contributing to various fields, including literature, law, business, and philanthropy. While the name's origins can be traced back to the 12th century, its enduring legacy continues to be woven into the cultural tapestry of Ireland and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corr

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

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

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