Explore the Family Name Corzo
The meaning of Corzo
Spanish (Seville and Córdoba) and Galician: from corzo ‘roe deer’, probably applied as a nickname for someone who was timid or fleet of foot, or alternatively as a habitational name from any of the places called with this word in A Coruña (Galicia) and Seville. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Mario, Miguel, Caridad, Luis, Pedro, Roberto, Carlos, Fernando, Francisco, Jorge.
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How common is the last name Corzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Corzo has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 24,368th most common surname with 963 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its ranking had climbed to 19,814th, reflecting an 18.69% rise in rank. The actual number of people with the surname also increased by 40.91%, from 963 in 2000 to 1,357 in 2010. This growth is reflected in the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Corzo surname, which grew from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010, an increase of 27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,368 | #19,814 | 18.69% |
| Count | 963 | 1,357 | 40.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.46 | 27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corzo
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Corzo surname is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnicity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of Corzos identifying as Hispanic rose from 88.68% in 2000 to 91.67% in 2010. The surname saw a decrease among those identified as White, from 9.87% in 2000 to 7.81% in 2010. Those identifying as 'Two or more races' disappeared from the count, dropping from 0.62% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no significant changes observed for other ethnic identities with this surname, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.68% | 91.67% | 3.37% |
| White | 9.87% | 7.81% | -20.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |