2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Correo
A surname possibly derived from the Spanish word "correo" meaning messenger or courier.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Correo. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Correo 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Correo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Correo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.8%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Correo
Among Census respondents with the surname Correo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.8%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Correo 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 Correo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino84.8% · 95
- White8.9% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.4% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Correo
Correo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+11 bearers (+10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,758 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.9%) | Up 11,758 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 Correo 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 | #159,712 | #147,954 | 7.4% |
| Count | 101 | 112 | 10.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 24.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Correo bearers went from 101 to 112 (+10.9% change). The surname moved up 11,758 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #147,954.
FAQ
Correo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Correo?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Correo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Correo?
Correo ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Correo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Correo.
Has Correo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Correo went from 101 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 11 (+10.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Correo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Correo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 84.8%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (5.4%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Correo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Correo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (84.8%), White (8.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (5.4%). 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 Correo (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 Correo mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Spanish word "correo" meaning messenger or courier. 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 Correo (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Correo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.