Explore the Family Name Corb
The meaning of Corb
English (Durham): nickname from Middle English corb ‘raven’ (from Old French corb; compare Corbett, Corbin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Corb in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Corb, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 103,706 and counted 160 times in the census. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 142,108 and its count to 117, indicating a drop of 37.03% in rank and 26.88% in count. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.06 to 0.04, marking a 33.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #142,108 | -37.03% |
| Count | 160 | 117 | -26.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corb
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Corb, the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Hispanic individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. On the other hand, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, with the percentage decreasing slightly from 93.75% in 2000 to 90.60% in 2010. Black individuals who carried the surname dropped from 5% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 90.6% | -3.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |