Explore the Family Name Corrin
The meaning of Corrin
1. Irish and Manx: shortened form of Mac Torin, from Gaelic mac ‘son (of)’ + Old Norse Thórfinnr (from Thórr, the name of the Scandinavian thunder god, + the ethnic designation Finnr). Compare Turpin. This name has occasionally been confused with Corin. 2. English (Lancashire): variant of Curwen.
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How common is the last name Corrin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Corrin has seen a decline in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked 46,678th in popularity with a count of 429 and a proportion per 100k of 0.16. By 2010, it had dropped to the 56,836th spot, with a decreased count of 359 and a proportion per 100k of 0.12. This represents a change of -21.76 in rank and a -16.32 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #56,836 | -21.76% |
| Count | 429 | 359 | -16.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corrin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Corrin has also undergone some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 90.44% of those with this surname identified as white, which increased to 93.04% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Black decreased slightly from 3.96% to 3.34%. Interestingly, those who identified with two or more ethnicities rose significantly from 1.63% to 3.34%, a change of 104.91%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero by 2010, while the percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.44% | 93.04% | 2.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 3.34% | 104.91% |
| Black | 3.96% | 3.34% | -15.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |