UK surname
A surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "corme," meaning "service tree fruit."
In the 1881 census there were 37 people recorded with the Corman surname, ranking it #28,418 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 33, ranked #35,829, down from #28,418 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bedminster, St George in the East and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Corman is 129 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 10.8%.
1881 census count
37
Ranked #28,418
Modern count
33
2016, ranked #35,829
Peak year
1861
129 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Corman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Corman surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 46 | #24,985 |
| 1861 | historical | 129 | #17,271 |
| 1881 | historical | 37 | #28,418 |
| 1891 | historical | 79 | #26,897 |
| 1901 | historical | 28 | #30,951 |
| 1911 | historical | 29 | #30,190 |
| 1997 | modern | 17 | #36,181 |
| 1998 | modern | 19 | #36,009 |
| 1999 | modern | 20 | #35,923 |
| 2000 | modern | 20 | #35,915 |
| 2001 | modern | 22 | #35,531 |
| 2002 | modern | 25 | #35,428 |
| 2003 | modern | 23 | #35,650 |
| 2004 | modern | 25 | #35,610 |
| 2005 | modern | 27 | #35,588 |
| 2006 | modern | 26 | #35,822 |
| 2007 | modern | 28 | #35,801 |
| 2008 | modern | 26 | #36,012 |
| 2009 | modern | 25 | #36,191 |
| 2010 | modern | 29 | #36,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 30 | #35,949 |
| 2012 | modern | 31 | #35,876 |
| 2013 | modern | 32 | #35,862 |
| 2014 | modern | 34 | #35,784 |
| 2015 | modern | 33 | #35,803 |
| 2016 | modern | 33 | #35,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bedminster, St George in the East, St Pancras, Jarrow (Harton), Monkwearmouth (Southwick), Boldon, Whitburn and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedminster | Somerset |
| 2 | St George in the East | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Jarrow (Harton), Monkwearmouth (Southwick), Boldon, Whitburn | Durham |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Corman surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Corman, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Corman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Corman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Corman is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Corman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Corman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Corman is of French origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "coremant," which means "courteous" or "polite." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were individuals known for their courteous and refined manners.
The name Corman was initially prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Picardy. It is recorded that in the 13th century, a nobleman named Raoul Corman served as a knight in the court of King Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis.
During the Middle Ages, the name Corman appeared in various manuscripts and records, including the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille, a collection of charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille in Normandy. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region at that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Corman name can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of the citizens of Rouen, which dates back to the 14th century. In this document, a merchant named Jehan Corman is listed among the prominent residents of the city.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Corman was François Corman, a French philosopher and theologian who lived from 1520 to 1592. He was known for his works on metaphysics and his contributions to the philosophical debates of the time.
Another famous bearer of the Corman name was Marie-Louise Corman, a renowned French painter who lived from 1734 to 1808. She was recognized for her exceptional portraits and received commissions from the royal court of France.
In the 19th century, Fernand Corman, a Belgian playwright and novelist, made significant contributions to the literary world. He was born in 1845 and is best known for his plays that explored social and political themes of the time.
Fernand's contemporary, Auguste Corman, was a prominent Belgian painter who lived from 1839 to 1909. He is particularly renowned for his landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in Belgium.
While the Corman surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with bearers of this name found in countries like Belgium, Switzerland, and even the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Corman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Norfolk leads with 11 Cormans recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.83x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 11 | 19.83x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 1.64x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 1.11x |
| Kent | 3 | 2.44x |
| Midlothian | 3 | 6.21x |
| Renfrewshire | 3 | 10.73x |
| Devon | 1 | 1.33x |
| Essex | 1 | 1.40x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 1.59x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2.06x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.57x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 1.10x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Yarmouth in Norfolk leads with 6 Cormans recorded in 1881 and an index of 130.43x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 6 | 130.43x |
| Heigham | 5 | 167.79x |
| Toxteth Park | 5 | 34.48x |
| Edinburgh St Johns | 3 | 967.74x |
| West Greenock | 3 | 59.76x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 3.30x |
| Birtle Cum Bamford | 1 | 357.14x |
| Eltham | 1 | 138.89x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 17.42x |
| Harwich St Nicholas | 1 | 181.82x |
| Kirkby In Ashfield | 1 | 192.31x |
| Lee | 1 | 55.87x |
| Llandaff | 1 | 47.85x |
| Newington | 1 | 7.50x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 7.54x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 1 | 17.27x |
| St George In East London | 1 | 29.50x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 5.19x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 3.44x |
| Tottington Lower End | 1 | 49.26x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Corman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Corman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Corman households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| (Slds) | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| At Home | 1 |
| Barman | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Dock Lab | 1 |
| Drapers Assistant | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Gen Serv | 1 |
| Hospital Nurse | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Mariners Wife | 1 |
| Parlor Maid Unemployed | 1 |
| Police Constable | 1 |
| Saleswoman In Shop | 1 |
| Shopkeeper Grocer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 37 people were recorded with the Corman surname. That placed it at #28,418 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 33 in 2016. That gives Corman a modern rank of #35,829.
A surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "corme," meaning "service tree fruit."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Corman bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.