Explore the Family Name Corti
The meaning of Corti
Italian: nickname from corto ‘short’, from Latin curtis. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Albino, Juana, Aldo, Alessio, Dario, Dino, Gianfranco, Gino, Livio, Remo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Corti in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Corti saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,651st most common in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 48,530th. This represents a change of -6.31 in rank. Similarly, the count, or total number of people with this surname, also saw a marginal decrease during this time period. There were 441 individuals with the surname Corti in 2000, but this number fell to 435 by 2010, indicating a -1.36 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #48,530 | -6.31% |
| Count | 441 | 435 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corti
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Corti. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (82.99%), followed by Hispanic (14.29%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.81%). However, by 2010, there were some shifts observed in these percentages. The proportion of individuals identifying as White experienced a small decrease to 80.00%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose to 17.70%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.99% | 80% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 14.29% | 17.7% | 23.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |