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

Correo, 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 Correo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Correo in America

Correo is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Correo surname appeared 101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Correo.

The history of the last name Correo

The surname Correo is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish word "correo," which means "mail" or "courier." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked as mail carriers or messengers during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Correo can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Correo was mentioned in a document dated 1572. This document detailed his involvement in a case related to suspected heretical activities in the city of Seville.

In the 17th century, the Correo surname gained prominence when a family of that name owned a successful shipping company that operated between Spain and its colonies in the Americas. One notable member of this family was Diego Correo, born in 1634, who captained several voyages across the Atlantic, transporting goods and correspondence.

The Correo name also appears in historical records from the Spanish regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where it is believed to have originated. In the town of Jerez de la Frontera, located in Andalusia, a street named "Calle Correo" (Courier Street) still exists, potentially hinting at a connection with the surname's origins.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the Correo surname was Manuel Correo, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean. Born in 1712 in Cádiz, he is credited with mapping several islands and coastal regions in the South Pacific.

Another notable individual with the Correo surname was María Correo, a Spanish author and poet who lived in the late 19th century. Born in 1856 in Seville, she published several collections of poetry and was known for her romantic and patriotic verses, which gained her recognition within literary circles of the time.

It is worth noting that while the Correo surname has its roots in Spain, it has also been adopted by families in various Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, due to the historical ties between Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Correo

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

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 Correo 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.

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

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