2000
#8,034
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,807
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.41
Rare Last name
Corrado
An Italian surname derived from the name Conrad, meaning "bold counsel" or "wise advisor."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,118 Americans carry the last name Corrado. That puts it at #8,766 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.20 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 83,233 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Corrado 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.
Bearers in the US
4.1K
1 in 83,233
Census rank
#8,766
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,591 bearers of the surname Corrado in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.20 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8766th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Corrado, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the surname Corrado can be found in historical documents dating back to the 11th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corrado
Among Census respondents with the surname Corrado, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Corrado 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 Corrado surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 3,233
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 240
- Two or more races2.1% · 76
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 25
- Black or African American0.3% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Corrado
Corrado 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
#8,242
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,021
+214 bearers (+5.6%)
Per 100,000 1.36
Rank movement Down 208 places
2020
#8,766
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,591
-430 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 1.20
Rank movement Down 524 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,034 | 3,807 | 1.41 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,242 | 4,021 | 1.36 | +214 bearers (+5.6%) | Down 208 places |
| 2020 | #8,766 | 3,591 | 1.20 | -430 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 524 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 Corrado 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 | #8,242 | #8,766 | -6.4% |
| Count | 4,021 | 3,591 | -10.7% |
| Per 100K | 1.36 | 1.20 | -11.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Corrado bearers went from 4,021 to 3,591 (-10.7% change). The surname moved down 524 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,242 to #8,766.
FAQ
Corrado surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Corrado?
Name Census estimates that about 4,118 living Americans carry the surname Corrado. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 83,233 residents.
How common is Corrado?
Corrado ranks #8,766 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.20 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,591 people with the surname Corrado. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.2 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.20 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Corrado.
Has Corrado become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Corrado went from 4,021 recorded bearers to 3,591. That is a decrease of 430 (-10.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,242 to #8,766.
What does the Census say about the background of Corrado?
Among Census respondents with the surname Corrado, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Corrado in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (3,233 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Corrado appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (2.1%). 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 Corrado (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 Corrado mean?
An Italian surname derived from the name Conrad, meaning "bold counsel" or "wise advisor." 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 Corrado (1.20 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 have the surname Corrado?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.