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

Corsaro, 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 Corsaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corsaro in America

Corsaro is the 24517th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corsaro surname appeared 1,020 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 Corsaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corsaro 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 Corsaro

The surname Corsaro is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "corsarius," meaning pirate or privateer. It first appeared in the coastal regions of Italy during the Middle Ages, particularly in the maritime republics of Genoa and Venice.

The name is believed to have originated from individuals who engaged in piracy or privateering activities. In the medieval era, these cities were known for their naval prowess, and privateers played a crucial role in safeguarding trade routes and defending against enemy ships.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corsaro can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of historical documents from the Campania region, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already established in southern Italy during that period.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Niccolò Corsaro was a prominent Genoese pirate and privateer. He was known for his daring exploits in the Mediterranean Sea, raiding enemy ships and protecting Genoese trade interests.

Another historical reference to the name Corsaro can be found in the "Annali Genovesi," a chronicle of Genoese history written by Oberto Cancelliere in the late 12th century. The chronicle mentions a certain Guglielmo Corsaro, a nobleman from Genoa who participated in the Crusades.

In the 15th century, a famous Italian navigator and explorer, Andrea Corsaro, hailed from the island of Sicily. He was known for his voyages to the Americas and his encounters with indigenous populations.

During the 16th century, the name Corsaro gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples. One notable figure was Bartolomeo Corsaro, born in 1505, who served as a naval commander and played a crucial role in defending the city of Naples against Ottoman forces.

It is worth noting that the name Corsaro is also closely linked to the Italian island of Corsica, which was known for its history of piracy and privateering activities. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from or had connections to this island.

Throughout history, the surname Corsaro has been associated with individuals who displayed bravery, seafaring prowess, and a desire for adventure, reflecting the name's roots in the world of pirates and privateers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corsaro

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

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

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