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

Corry, 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 Corry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corry in America

Corry is the 11216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corry surname appeared 2,819 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Corry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corry 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 Corry

The surname Corry has its origins in Ireland, where it is thought to have derived from the Irish Gaelic word "Corr," which means "heron." This suggests that the name may have been originally a nickname given to someone who resembled or was associated with the heron bird.

The name first appeared in records in the 16th century, with early spellings including Corre, Correy, and Corrye. One of the earliest documented instances of the surname is found in the Ulster Plantation Grants of 1610, where a John Corry is listed as a landowner in County Fermanagh.

During the 17th century, the Corry surname was well-established in Ulster, particularly in counties Fermanagh and Tyrone. Notable bearers of the name from this period include Sir Trevers Corry, who was a member of the Irish Parliament in the 1630s, and Colonel John Corry, a prominent military figure during the Irish Confederate Wars of the 1640s.

In the 18th century, the Corry family gained prominence in County Fermanagh, where they owned substantial estates. One of the most notable figures from this era was Isaac Corry (1755-1835), an Irish politician and author who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland.

The 19th century saw members of the Corry family spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. One prominent individual was Montagu Corry (1838-1905), a British diplomat and Conservative politician who served as Governor of New South Wales in Australia from 1897 to 1904.

Other notable individuals with the Corry surname include:

1. Eliza Corry (1801-1872), an Irish poet and writer.
2. John Corry (1883-1963), an Irish-American actor and film director.
3. Rachel Corry (1984-), an American actress known for her role in the television series "Scrubs."
4. Thomas Corry (1892-1977), a Canadian politician and farmer who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.
5. William Corry (1809-1881), an Irish clergyman and author who served as the Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.

While the Corry surname has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to a diverse range of fields, including politics, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corry

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

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

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