Explore the Family Name Corris
The meaning of Corris
Manx: depalatalized form of Gaelic Corish, a shortened form of Mac Fheorais ‘son of Piers’, an Anglo-Norman French form of Peter. Alternatively, possibly a shortened form of the non-palatal genitive Mac Muirgheasa ‘son of Muirgheas’ (see Morrissey).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Corris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Corris has seen a decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812th and by 2010, it had dropped to 79,338th, marking a decline of 24.33%. The count also dipped from 292 individuals in 2000 to 240 in 2010, a decrease of 17.81%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Corris per 100k fell by 27.27%, from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #79,338 | -24.33% |
| Count | 292 | 240 | -17.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corris
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Corris identify as White, with an increase from 95.21% in 2000 to 96.67% in 2010. During this period, there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, which went down from 3.08% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 96.67% | 1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |