2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Corridoni
An Italian occupational surname derived from the word "corridore", meaning a runner or messenger.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Corridoni. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Corridoni 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Corridoni in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Corridoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Corridoni
The surname Corridoni is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna during the late medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "corridore," meaning "runner" or "messenger," suggesting that early bearers of this name were employed as messengers or runners in local communities or noble households.
One of the earliest documented references to the Corridoni name can be found in the 14th century municipal records of the city of Siena, where a certain Piero Corridoni is mentioned as a respected citizen and landowner. In the same era, the Corridoni family is also recorded as holding lands and properties in the vicinity of the town of Reggio Emilia, further solidifying their presence in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the Corridoni name gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Corridoni, a renowned humanist scholar and educator who lived from 1459 to 1503. Born in Siena, Antonio was widely respected for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his teachings at the esteemed University of Padua.
In the 16th century, the Corridoni family expanded its influence, with members holding positions of authority in various Italian city-states. One notable figure was Gian Battista Corridoni, who served as a respected diplomat and ambassador for the Republic of Venice, representing the city's interests in crucial negotiations with neighboring powers.
As the centuries passed, the Corridoni name continued to be associated with individuals of note, such as Lorenzo Corridoni (1694-1768), a celebrated architect and engineer from Bologna, whose designs left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of his hometown and surrounding areas.
Another prominent individual bearing the Corridoni name was Girolamo Corridoni (1768-1845), a renowned lawyer and jurist from Parma. Girolamo's legal expertise and scholarly writings on civil law earned him widespread recognition, and he was appointed as a judge in the high court of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza.
Throughout its rich history, the Corridoni surname has been linked to various professions and fields, reflecting the diverse talents and contributions of its bearers across generations. From scholars and educators to diplomats, architects, and legal minds, the Corridoni name has left an indelible mark on the cultural, intellectual, and political fabric of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corridoni
Among Census respondents with the surname Corridoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Corridoni 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 Corridoni surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 107
Timeline
Historical Census data for Corridoni
Corridoni 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,136 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,405 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,136 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 4,405 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 Corridoni 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 | #156,044 | #151,639 | 2.8% |
| Count | 104 | 107 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Corridoni bearers went from 104 to 107 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 4,405 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #151,639.
FAQ
Corridoni surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Corridoni?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Corridoni. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Corridoni?
Corridoni ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Corridoni. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Corridoni.
Has Corridoni become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Corridoni went from 104 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Corridoni?
Among Census respondents with the surname Corridoni, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Corridoni in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Corridoni appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Corridoni (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 Corridoni mean?
An Italian occupational surname derived from the word "corridore", meaning a runner or messenger. 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 Corridoni (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 common is the surname Corridoni?
Find out how many people are called Corridoni on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.