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UK surname

Corin

A occupational surname derived from the Middle English corin, meaning a maker of quires (bundles of paper).

In the 1881 census there were 243 people recorded with the Corin surname, ranking it #11,294 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 129, ranked #26,270, down from #11,294 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Redruth, Paul and Camborne. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Corin is 264 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 46.9%.

1881 census count

243

Ranked #11,294

Modern count

129

2016, ranked #26,270

Peak year

1911

264 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Corin had 243 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,294 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016, ranked #26,270.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 264 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Corin surname distribution map

The map shows where the Corin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Corin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Corin over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 213 #9,934
1861 historical 139 #16,263
1881 historical 243 #11,294
1891 historical 220 #13,937
1901 historical 234 #13,705
1911 historical 264 #12,449
1997 modern 129 #23,143
1998 modern 127 #23,940
1999 modern 145 #22,305
2000 modern 147 #22,081
2001 modern 140 #22,441
2002 modern 151 #21,809
2003 modern 137 #22,939
2004 modern 144 #22,379
2005 modern 137 #23,110
2006 modern 132 #23,834
2007 modern 128 #24,632
2008 modern 140 #23,511
2009 modern 143 #23,686
2010 modern 134 #25,263
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 125 #26,298
2013 modern 125 #26,695
2014 modern 127 #26,634
2015 modern 128 #26,356
2016 modern 129 #26,270

Geography

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Where Corins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Redruth, Paul, Camborne, Gulval and Birmingham Town: Aston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Redruth Cornwall
2 Paul Cornwall
3 Camborne Cornwall
4 Gulval Cornwall
5 Birmingham Town: Aston Warwickshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 054 Cornwall
2 Cornwall 067 Cornwall
3 Cornwall 069 Cornwall
4 Cornwall 068 Cornwall
5 Cornwall 070 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Corin

These lists show first names that appear often with the Corin surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Corin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Corin, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Corin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Corin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Corin is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Corin is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Corin falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Corin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Corin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Corin

The surname Corin originated from France, dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "corin," which means "little horn" or "small horn." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or a descriptive name related to a person's physical appearance or occupation.

Corin is a locational surname, meaning it likely originated from a specific place or region. One theory suggests that it may be associated with the village of Corin in the Normandy region of northern France. However, there is limited historical evidence to confirm this connection definitively.

In the 13th century, the name Corin appeared in various medieval records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, England, where it was recorded as "Coryn." This early mention indicates that the name had already spread beyond its French origins and had become established in England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Corin was Jean Corin, born around 1450 in Champagne, France. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region. Another notable figure was Pierre Corin, a French mathematician and astronomer born in 1630 in Paris.

In England, the name Corin gained prominence during the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable bearer was Sir John Corin, a renowned lawyer and judge who lived from 1530 to 1594. He served as a member of the Privy Council under Queen Elizabeth I.

During the same period, Robert Corin (1555-1632) was a respected English clergyman and theologian. He served as the Bishop of Winchester from 1623 until his death.

In the 18th century, the name Corin appeared in various literary works, including Shakespeare's play "As You Like It," where the character Corin is a shepherd. This fictional character may have been inspired by the surname's pastoral associations.

Another notable individual was Charles Corin (1738-1811), a French-born painter and engraver who spent most of his career in England. He is known for his portraits and landscapes, and his works can be found in various art collections.

While the surname Corin has its origins in France, it has been present in various parts of Europe for centuries, with bearers contributing to various fields, including law, religion, and the arts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Corin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Corin surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cornwall leads with 140 Corins recorded in 1881 and an index of 51.96x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 140 51.96x
Devon 16 3.23x
Kent 15 1.85x
Middlesex 15 0.63x
Durham 9 1.27x
Gloucestershire 8 1.71x
Warwickshire 8 1.33x
Surrey 7 0.60x
Denbighshire 6 6.67x
Buckinghamshire 5 3.47x
Lancashire 4 0.14x
Buteshire 3 20.80x
Glamorgan 3 0.72x
Cheshire 2 0.38x
Essex 2 0.43x
Hampshire 1 0.21x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Madron Penzance in Cornwall leads with 61 Corins recorded in 1881 and an index of 622.45x.

Place Total Index
Madron Penzance 61 622.45x
Gulval 18 1040.46x
Lewisham 15 34.64x
Camborne 14 126.13x
Ludgvan 13 604.65x
Redruth 12 157.48x
Paul 9 183.67x
Stoke Damerel 9 25.96x
Aston 8 4.84x
Bishopwearmouth 8 13.16x
St Ives 7 132.83x
West Dean 7 92.35x
Ruabon 6 48.54x
St Giles In Fields London 6 51.37x
St Keverne 6 405.41x
Bermondsey 5 7.06x
Wolverton 5 167.79x
Ratcliffe London 3 22.83x
Rothesay 3 42.98x
Tormoham 3 14.31x
Cheriton Bishop 2 416.67x
Elton 2 20.49x
Exeter St Paul 2 204.08x
Frodsham 2 98.04x
Shoreditch London 2 1.94x
St John Near Swansea 2 39.06x
St Luke London 2 5.24x
West Ham 2 1.93x
Birkdale 1 13.99x
Cardiff St John 1 7.39x
Cheltenham 1 2.78x
Cranleigh 1 58.82x
Eling 1 20.24x
Hampstead London 1 2.70x
Lambeth 1 0.48x
Paddington London 1 1.14x
Salford 1 1.20x
Sunderland 1 8.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Corin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Corin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 17
William 15
Jacob 7
Joseph 6
Thomas 6
James 5
Philip 4
Arthur 3
Charles 3
Edward 3
Edwin 3
Henry 3
Richard 3
Benjamin 2
Ernest 2
Frederick 2
Walter 2
Willie 2
Alfd. 1
Alfred 1
Alroy 1
Benjm. 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Douglas 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Fredk. 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Hesketh 1
Humphrey 1
Humpry 1
Jocob 1
Jos. 1
Mark 1
Norman 1
Paul 1
Ralph 1
Richd. 1
Wm. 1
Wm.R. 1

FAQ

Corin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Corin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 243 people were recorded with the Corin surname. That placed it at #11,294 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Corin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 129 in 2016. That gives Corin a modern rank of #26,270.

What does the Corin surname mean?

A occupational surname derived from the Middle English corin, meaning a maker of quires (bundles of paper).

What does the Corin map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Corin bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.