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

Corrin, 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 Corrin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corrin in America

Corrin is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corrin surname appeared 359 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 Corrin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corrin 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 Corrin

The surname Corrin is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the village of Corwen in Denbighshire, Wales. The name Corwen itself is thought to derive from the Welsh words "cor," meaning a circle or ring, and "gwyn," meaning white or fair, potentially referring to the circular shape of the village or a distinctive white landscape feature.

In its earliest recorded forms, the surname was often spelled as Corwen, Corwyn, or Corwine, reflecting the Welsh influence on its pronunciation and spelling. Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form of Corrin, likely due to the influence of English language and the simplification of spelling conventions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a certain William de Corwen is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already gained prominence and recognition by the late 12th century.

During the medieval period, the Corrin family is believed to have had a presence in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. Records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with the surname Corrin or its variants, such as John Corwyn, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1327.

Notably, the Corrin name also appears in historical records related to the clergy. For instance, a certain Roger Corwin was recorded as a rector in the village of Chinnor, Oxfordshire, in 1349. This connection to the church suggests that the Corrin family may have held positions of influence and respect within religious institutions during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Corrin surname. One such figure was Thomas Corwin, an American politician and lawyer who served as the 20th Governor of Ohio from 1840 to 1842. Another prominent bearer of the name was Walter Corwin, an American actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television shows in the mid-20th century, including "The Andromeda Strain" (1971) and "The Six Million Dollar Man" (1974).

Other individuals of note with the Corrin surname include Robert Corrin, a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Arfon from 1966 to 1970, and Jaquan Corrin, an American football player who played for the University of Michigan in the early 2000s.

While the Corrin surname may have evolved over centuries, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era and the Welsh region of Denbighshire, reflecting a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped its history and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corrin

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

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

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