2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Corsmeier
A locational surname derived from a place name containing elements referring to a forest or wooded area.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Corsmeier. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Corsmeier 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Corsmeier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Corsmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Corsmeier
The surname Corsmeier has its origins in Germany, emerging in the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "Cors" meaning a small plot of land or garden, and "Meier" referring to a farm manager or landowner. The name likely originated in rural areas where such individuals oversaw agricultural operations on estates or manorial lands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corsmeier can be found in the archives of the town of Halberstadt in present-day Saxony-Anhalt, dating back to the early 1500s. The name appears in various spellings, including Corsmeyer, Korsmeijer, and Korsmeier, reflecting the regional variations and linguistic changes over time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Corsmeier name was Hans Corsmeier (1520-1587), a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Lübeck. His commercial ventures and landholdings played a significant role in the economic prosperity of the Hanseatic League during that era.
The Corsmeier family name also appears in historical records from the Duchy of Nassau, a former state in present-day Germany. In the 18th century, Johann Wilhelm Corsmeier (1724-1798) served as a magistrate and legal advisor to the ducal court, becoming a respected figure in the region's judicial system.
Another noteworthy individual was Margarethe Corsmeier (1789-1867), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Frankfurt. Her innovative teaching methods and dedication to providing quality education for young women left a lasting impact on the local community.
In the 19th century, the Corsmeier name gained prominence in the field of agriculture and horticulture. Friedrich Corsmeier (1822-1892), a renowned botanist and horticulturist from the Rhineland region, made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of various plant species, earning him recognition among his peers.
The surname Corsmeier has also been associated with several locations and place names throughout Germany. The village of Corsmeier in the state of Hesse, for instance, likely derived its name from the presence of landowners or farmers bearing this surname in the area.
While the Corsmeier name has roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to its Germanic origins and the individuals who carried this surname throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corsmeier
Among Census respondents with the surname Corsmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Corsmeier 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 Corsmeier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 113
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Corsmeier
Corsmeier appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,162 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 Corsmeier 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 | #142,108 | #144,270 | -1.5% |
| Count | 117 | 117 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Corsmeier bearers went from 117 to 117 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #144,270.
FAQ
Corsmeier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Corsmeier?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Corsmeier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Corsmeier?
Corsmeier ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Corsmeier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Corsmeier.
Has Corsmeier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Corsmeier went from 117 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Corsmeier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Corsmeier, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Corsmeier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Corsmeier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%), Black (0.9%). 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 Corsmeier (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 Corsmeier mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name containing elements referring to a forest or wooded area. 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 Corsmeier (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 Corsmeier?
If you just want to know how common the surname Corsmeier is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.