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

Corres, 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 Corres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corres in America

Corres is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corres surname appeared 208 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 Corres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corres 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 Corres

The surname Corres has its origins in Spain, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "corral," which refers to a small, enclosed yard or courtyard, often used to house livestock. This suggests that the name may have originated from a person who lived near or worked in such a corral.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corres can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appeared in documents dating back to the 13th century. The name was also present in other parts of Spain, such as Aragon and Castile, during this time.

In the 15th century, the name Corres appeared in the registry of the Inquisition in Spain, indicating that individuals with this surname were subject to scrutiny during the Spanish Inquisition. This provides a glimpse into the historical challenges faced by those bearing this name.

The surname Corres has also been linked to various place names in Spain, such as Corres de Abajo and Corres de Arriba, which are small villages located in the province of Navarra. These place names suggest a possible connection between the surname and specific geographical locations.

Notable individuals with the surname Corres throughout history include:

1. Juan Corres (c. 1480 - c. 1550), a Spanish painter and sculptor who worked in the Renaissance style.
2. Alonso Corres (1570 - 1638), a Spanish theologian and author who wrote extensively on Catholic doctrine.
3. María Corres (1639 - 1712), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Convent of the Immaculate Conception in Seville.
4. Pedro Corres y Sanz (1780 - 1842), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces.
5. Ignacio Corres y Fernández (1845 - 1920), a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies.

While the surname Corres has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and various Spanish-speaking communities, due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corres

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

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

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