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

Corsi, 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 Corsi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corsi in America

Corsi is the 14624th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corsi surname appeared 2,035 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 Corsi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corsi 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 Corsi

The surname Corsi is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is derived from the Italian word "corso" meaning "course" or "pathway," likely indicating that the earliest bearers of this name lived along a particular road or pathway.

The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with one of the earliest recorded instances being found in the historical documents of the city of Florence, where a family named Corsi was mentioned as prominent merchants and bankers during that time period.

In the 14th century, the Corsi family gained significant power and influence in Florence, with members holding important positions in the city's government. One notable figure was Dino Corsi, a renowned poet and author who lived from 1279 to 1337.

During the Renaissance period, the Corsi family continued to play a prominent role in the cultural and intellectual life of Florence. In the 15th century, Jacopo Corsi (1390-1469) was a renowned humanist scholar and patron of the arts, known for his collection of ancient manuscripts and for hosting gatherings of influential artists and intellectuals.

In the 16th century, the Corsi name was also associated with the arts, with Giovanni Corsi (1515-1578) being a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Corsi-Salviati.

The Corsi surname also has connections to the Vatican, with Giacomo Corsi (1562-1633) serving as a Cardinal and holding influential positions within the Roman Catholic Church during the early 17th century.

Another notable figure with the Corsi surname was Pietro Corsi (1677-1751), an Italian architect and engineer who was active in the 18th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Rome and other parts of Italy.

Throughout history, the Corsi surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including banking, commerce, literature, arts, architecture, and religion, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corsi

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

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

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