Explore the Family Name Corbett
The meaning of Corbett
English (West Midlands, of Norman origin): nickname from Old French corbet ‘raven’, probably denoting someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. History: This is the name of a family descended from Hugh Corbet, a Norman baron who settled in Shropshire following the Norman Conquest. One of his descendants, Sir Richard Corbet, was granted land near Shrewsbury in 1223; since the 13th century, this place has been known as Moreton Corbet. The name was taken from Shropshire to Scotland in the 12th century and to northern Ireland in the 17th century, and thence to North America by at least one group of bearers of the name.
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How common is the last name Corbett in the United States?
The surname Corbett, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 1252 to 1346, marking a 7.51% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased in the same period. In 2000, there were 25,722 individuals identified as Corbetts, which rose to 26,246 in 2010, reflecting a 2.04% increase. Despite the rise in count, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 6.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,252 | #1,346 | -7.51% |
| Count | 25,722 | 26,246 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 9.54 | 8.9 | -6.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corbett
In terms of ethnicity, the Corbett surname saw several shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant increase was observed in the Hispanic ethnic group, which grew by 73.23%, although they still make up a small fraction of Corbetts at 2.20%. The White group, despite a 2.59% decrease, remained the majority with 80.45% in 2010. The Black community also saw an increase of 7.16% to make up 14.81% of Corbetts. In contrast, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a decrease of 16.36%. People of Asian/Pacific Islander descent and those identifying with two or more races saw increases of 34.21% and 13.77% respectively, but both groups remain relatively small proportions of the Corbett surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.59% | 80.45% | -2.59% |
| Black | 13.82% | 14.81% | 7.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.2% | 73.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.57% | 13.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.51% | 34.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.46% | -16.36% |
Corbett ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Corbett is British & Irish, which comprises 56.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (18.0%) and Italian (4.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.5% |
| French & German | 18.0% |
| Italian | 4.5% |
| Other | 20.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Corbett
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Corbett have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 85.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 85.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 85.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 85.30% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 84.80% |
What Corbett haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Corbett is R-Y4010, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y4010 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Sanders, Read, Curtis, Morris, Crowe, Reed, Guy, Thomson, Nicholson, Maloney.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Corbett surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Corbett have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Corbett" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Corbett" Surname 27.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Corbett" Surname 24.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Corbett" Surname 17.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Corbett?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Corbett are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition