Explore the Family Name Corwell
The meaning of Corwell
English: possibly a habitational name from Cornwell in Oxfordshire, which in early medieval records is sometimes written without the -n-, for example Corwelle (see Cornwell).
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How common is the last name Corwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Corwell has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Corwell ranked 57,849 in the United States and fell to 65,782 by 2010, marking a 13.71% decrease. The count of people bearing this surname also saw a drop from 329 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, an 8.51% decline. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the population was reduced by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #65,782 | -13.71% |
| Count | 329 | 301 | -8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corwell
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Corwell have experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Corwell surname identified as White (84.19%), followed by Black (9.73%), Hispanic (3.04%), and those reporting two or more races (1.82%). There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage identifying as White had slightly decreased to 83.06%, while the percentages identifying as Black and Hispanic had increased to 10.63% and 5.32%, respectively. There were no recorded Corwells identifying as two or more races, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.19% | 83.06% | -1.34% |
| Black | 9.73% | 10.63% | 9.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 5.32% | 75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |