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

Corrado, 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 Corrado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corrado in America

Corrado is the 8242nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corrado surname appeared 4,021 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 Corrado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corrado 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 Corrado

The surname Corrado is of Italian origin, derived from the medieval personal name Corrado, which itself is a Germanic name composed of the elements "kuon" meaning "brave" and "rad" meaning "counsel". The name can be traced back to the 9th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Piedmont, Lombardy, and Veneto.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Corrado can be found in historical documents dating back to the 11th century. One notable example is Corrado di Monferrato, an Italian nobleman who lived from around 1145 to 1192 and participated in the Third Crusade. He played a significant role in the conquest of Acre in 1191 and was briefly elected as the King of Jerusalem.

Another prominent figure with the surname Corrado was Corrado Brancaleoni, an Italian nobleman and condottiero (mercenary leader) who lived from around 1345 to 1412. He served under several Italian states, including the Republic of Florence and the Papal States, and was known for his military prowess and leadership.

In the 15th century, the surname Corrado appears in various records from the Republic of Venice, particularly in the areas of Verona and Vicenza. One notable individual from this period was Corrado de' Medici, a Venetian nobleman and diplomat who lived from around 1450 to 1520. He served as an ambassador for the Republic and played a crucial role in diplomatic negotiations with other Italian states.

The surname Corrado can also be found in historical records from the Kingdom of Naples, where it was sometimes spelled as Corrato or Corratu. One example is Corrado Caracciolo, a Neapolitan nobleman and military leader who lived from around 1470 to 1522. He fought in various conflicts, including the Italian Wars, and gained recognition for his bravery and military strategies.

In the 16th century, the surname Corrado appears in records from the Papal States, particularly in the region of Romagna. One notable figure was Corrado Ceccoli, an Italian prelate and bishop who lived from around 1520 to 1598. He served as the Bishop of Faenza and played an important role in the Catholic Reformation.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Corrado has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of Italy. The name's origins and its various bearers have left a lasting impact on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corrado

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

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

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