Explore the Family Name Corish
The meaning of Corish
Irish: 1. shortened form of Mac Fheorais ‘son of Piers’. The name was borne by a Connacht family descended from Piers de Bermingham, second lord of Athenry in Galway (died c.1309). Compare Bermingham. 2. shortened form of Mac Muirghis ‘son of Maurice’, a personal name introduced to Ireland by the Normans. Compare Morrissey.
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How common is the last name Corish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Corish saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 84,968th and by 2010, it had slipped to 97,210th, marking a decrease of 14.41%. The count of people with this surname also declined from 205 in 2000 to 187 in 2010, an 8.78% drop. Similarly, the proportion per 100k population decreased by 25.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #97,210 | -14.41% |
| Count | 205 | 187 | -8.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corish
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Corish. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 91.71% in 2000 to 88.24% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Black increased significantly from 3.41% in 2000 to 5.88% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased slightly, while no individuals with the Corish surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.71% | 88.24% | -3.78% |
| Black | 3.41% | 5.88% | 72.43% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% | 3.21% | -17.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |