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

Corum, 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 Corum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corum in America

Corum is the 8900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corum surname appeared 3,679 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 Corum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corum 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 Corum

The surname Corum is believed to have its origins in the Scottish Highlands, specifically in the region of Argyll and the Isle of Mull. It is thought to derive from the Gaelic word "coradh," which means "bend" or "turn," possibly referring to a geographic feature or a location where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Corum can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. In this record, the name appears as "Corum de Argyll."

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Corum family played a significant role in the history of the Scottish clans. Records indicate that a John Corum was a prominent figure in the Battle of Glenlivet in 1594, where he fought alongside the Earl of Argyll against the forces of King James VI.

In the 18th century, the name Corum appeared in various historical records, including parish registers and land deeds. One notable individual was Angus Corum (1712-1785), a Scottish Highlander who was a renowned fighter and warrior during the Jacobite Risings.

The Corum surname also has a connection to the Isle of Mull, where the village of Corum is located. This place name is believed to have derived from the same Gaelic root as the surname.

Other notable individuals with the surname Corum include:

1. Archibald Corum (1760-1842), a Scottish merchant and landowner who became a prominent figure in the city of Glasgow.
2. Elizabeth Corum (1820-1891), a Scottish writer and poet who published several collections of poetry inspired by the landscapes of the Highlands.
3. Duncan Corum (1865-1942), a Scottish soldier who served in the British Army during the Second Boer War and later settled in South Africa.
4. Mary Corum (1892-1972), an American educator and activist who campaigned for women's rights and racial equality in the United States.
5. James Corum (1933-2018), a British military historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of warfare and military strategy.

While the Corum surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other regions where Scottish immigrants settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corum

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

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

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