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

Corria, 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 Corria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corria in America

Corria is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corria surname appeared 141 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 Corria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corria 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 Corria

The surname Corria has its origins traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Portugal and Spain, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Portuguese and Spanish word "correr," meaning "to run" or "to flow," possibly indicating a connection to a geographical feature such as a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corria can be found in the "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a Portuguese genealogical document from the 13th century, which mentions individuals bearing this surname. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region during that time.

In Spain, the surname Corria is most prevalent in the autonomous communities of Galicia and Asturias, where it is thought to have originated. It is also found in other parts of the country, including Castile and León, as well as in the Canary Islands.

Notable bearers of the surname Corria throughout history include Juan Corria, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Pedro Corria, a Portuguese explorer who embarked on voyages along the West African coast in the 15th century, contributing to the expansion of Portuguese maritime exploration.

In the 17th century, Father José Corria was a renowned Jesuit missionary who worked in Brazil, dedicating his life to evangelizing and educating the indigenous populations. His efforts left a lasting impact on the region's cultural and religious landscape.

During the 19th century, Francisco Corria was a prominent Portuguese writer and poet known for his romantic works, which celebrated the beauty of his homeland and its rich cultural heritage. His poetic compositions continue to be studied and appreciated by literary scholars.

In more recent times, Manuel Corria, a Spanish artist born in 1920, gained recognition for his vibrant and expressive paintings, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in his native Galicia. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across Spain and beyond.

While the surname Corria may have variations in spelling, such as Correa or Correia, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it has been present for centuries, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corria

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

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

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