Explore the Family Name Corp
The meaning of Corp
1. English (mainly Somerset): in the southwest from Old French corp ‘raven’, probably applied as a nickname for someone with glossy dark hair. In northern and eastern (Scandinavian-influenced) counties the name may alternatively be derived from the cognate Old Norse korpr. 2. French: nickname from Old French corp ‘raven’ (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Corp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Corp" has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was the 19,797th most common surname in the United States; by 2010, it had slipped to 21,080th. The amount of people bearing this surname also dropped marginally from 1,258 in 2000 to 1,246 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.95 percent. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.64 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,797 | #21,080 | -6.48% |
| Count | 1,258 | 1,246 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corp
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there has been some shift in the ethnic makeup of those with the Corp surname. The majority identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 90.38 percent in 2000 to 88.20 percent in 2010. The second highest ethnicity in both years is Hispanic, which increased significantly from 3.10 percent in 2000 to 5.94 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, are also represented among those with the Corp surname, but make up less than 2 percent each of the total. There was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.91 percent in 2000 to 1.93 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.38% | 88.2% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.94% | 91.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.93% | 1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.7% | 1.85% | -31.48% |
| Black | 1.11% | 1.44% | 29.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.64% | -18.99% |