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

Corzo, 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 Corzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corzo in America

Corzo is the 19814th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corzo surname appeared 1,357 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 Corzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corzo 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 Corzo

The surname Corzo originated in Spain, specifically in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "corzo," which means "roe deer" or "small deer." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with deer, such as a hunter or a forest dweller.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Corzo can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various Medieval Spanish documents and records. One notable example is the mention of a certain Pedro Corzo in the Municipal Archives of Seville, dated around 1280.

During the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, the Corzo family played a significant role in the military campaigns. Historical records mention a knight named Rodrigo Corzo, who fought alongside King Alfonso XI of Castile in the Battle of Rio Salado in 1340, where the Christian forces defeated the Marinid dynasty of Morocco.

As the name spread across Spain, it also became associated with various place names, such as Corzo de Almogía, a small village in the province of Málaga, Andalusia. Some variations in spelling also emerged, like "Corso" and "Corso de la Vega," which were used by different branches of the family.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the surname Corzo was Juan Corzo de Llerena, a prominent lawyer and judge who lived in the 15th century. He served as a magistrate in the Royal Chancery of Granada and played a crucial role in establishing legal precedents during the early years of the Spanish Inquisition.

Another important figure was Pedro Corzo y Vieyra, born in 1656 in Seville. He was a renowned architect and builder, responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in Andalusia, including the Church of San Pedro in Arcos de la Frontera.

In the 18th century, the Corzo family gained prominence in the field of literature with the works of Fray Domingo Corzo, a Franciscan friar and poet born in 1712 in Seville. His collection of religious poems, titled "Obras Poéticas Sagradas," was widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural heritage of the region.

During the 19th century, José María Corzo y Borrego, born in 1788 in Málaga, became a prominent figure in the Spanish political arena. He served as a deputy in the Spanish Parliament and was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and the abolition of the Inquisition.

As the centuries passed, the Corzo surname continued to be carried by notable individuals in various fields, such as arts, sciences, and politics, further enriching its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corzo

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

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

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