Explore the Family Name Corin
The meaning of Corin
English (Cornwall) and French: perhaps from the French personal name Corin, ultimately from Latin Quirinus (see Quirin).
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How common is the last name Corin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Corin has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 77,472 in terms of popularity with 230 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 92,719 with only 198 individuals sporting the Corin name, indicating a decrease of almost 20% in its popularity. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also dropped from 0.09 to 0.07 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #92,719 | -19.68% |
| Count | 230 | 198 | -13.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Corin surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 90% of the individuals with this name identified as White, and this figure had a slight increase to 90.4% by 2010. A small proportion of the surname bearers identified as Hispanic (2.17% in 2000 and 3.03% in 2010) and Black (7.39% in 2000 and 4.55% in 2010). No individuals bearing the Corin surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 90.4% | 0.44% |
| Black | 7.39% | 4.55% | -38.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 3.03% | 39.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |