UK surname
A surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "corel," meaning "coral" or "red dye."
In the 1881 census there were 66 people recorded with the Correll surname, ranking it #24,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 26, ranked #36,254, down from #24,256 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Edmonton, London parishes and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Correll is 134 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 60.6%.
1881 census count
66
Ranked #24,256
Modern count
26
2016, ranked #36,254
Peak year
1861
134 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Correll surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Correll surname density by area, 1891 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 | 62 | #22,232 |
| 1861 | historical | 134 | #16,754 |
| 1881 | historical | 66 | #24,256 |
| 1891 | historical | 117 | #21,658 |
| 1901 | historical | 39 | #29,799 |
| 1911 | historical | 52 | #27,620 |
| 1997 | modern | 16 | #36,292 |
| 1998 | modern | 22 | #35,687 |
| 1999 | modern | 27 | #35,224 |
| 2000 | modern | 18 | #36,104 |
| 2001 | modern | 20 | #35,754 |
| 2002 | modern | 21 | #35,798 |
| 2003 | modern | 19 | #36,011 |
| 2004 | modern | 20 | #36,053 |
| 2005 | modern | 20 | #36,165 |
| 2006 | modern | 20 | #36,254 |
| 2007 | modern | 19 | #36,450 |
| 2008 | modern | 21 | #36,355 |
| 2009 | modern | 18 | #36,682 |
| 2010 | modern | 22 | #36,462 |
| 2011 | modern | 21 | #36,502 |
| 2012 | modern | 24 | #36,288 |
| 2013 | modern | 24 | #36,344 |
| 2014 | modern | 27 | #36,180 |
| 2015 | modern | 28 | #36,106 |
| 2016 | modern | 26 | #36,254 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Edmonton, London parishes, Manchester, Lambeth and Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars. 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 | Edmonton | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars | Leicestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Correll 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 Correll, 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 Correll surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Correll 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, Correll 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 Correll is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Correll, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Correll originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "corre," meaning a marsh or fen, and the suffix "-el," indicating a small version of something. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a small marsh or fen.
The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century. In 1273, a Robert Correl was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. The Hundred Rolls were administrative records kept by the English government at the time.
By the 14th century, the name had spread across various parts of England. In 1327, a John Correll was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records maintained by the Crown.
The Correll surname also appeared in several place names throughout England. For instance, Correll's Green in Berkshire and Correll's Wood in Oxfordshire were both named after individuals with this surname.
Notable individuals with the Correll surname include John Correll (1598-1672), an English merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire. Another was William Correll (1640-1711), a prominent lawyer and judge in London.
In the 16th century, the name underwent some spelling variations, such as Corrill, Corrall, and Correlle. These variations were likely due to differences in local dialects and the inconsistent nature of spelling during that period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Correll surname in the Americas was that of Thomas Correll, who arrived in Virginia in 1635. He was among the first English settlers in the colony.
Another individual of note was James Correll (1718-1801), an American Revolutionary War soldier from Pennsylvania. He fought in several key battles, including the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Princeton.
As the centuries progressed, the Correll surname continued to spread across various parts of the world, particularly in countries with significant English immigration, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Correll 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. Lancashire leads with 13 Corrells recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.73x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 13 | 1.73x |
| Middlesex | 11 | 1.74x |
| Yorkshire | 11 | 1.75x |
| Devon | 7 | 5.30x |
| Surrey | 5 | 1.62x |
| Berkshire | 3 | 6.31x |
| Durham | 3 | 1.59x |
| Cumberland | 2 | 3.66x |
| Essex | 2 | 1.60x |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2.05x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 2.61x |
| Fife | 1 | 2.66x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.80x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.46x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.49x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.94x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Thornaby in Yorkshire leads with 11 Corrells recorded in 1881 and an index of 468.09x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Thornaby | 11 | 468.09x |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 338.16x |
| Kirkdale | 7 | 55.34x |
| Kensington London | 6 | 17.02x |
| Camberwell | 3 | 7.41x |
| Fulham London | 3 | 32.64x |
| Heworth | 3 | 80.65x |
| Reading St Mary | 3 | 78.74x |
| Finchingfield | 2 | 512.82x |
| Liverpool | 2 | 4.38x |
| West Derby | 2 | 9.09x |
| Whitehaven | 2 | 68.73x |
| Burntisland | 1 | 95.24x |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 10.43x |
| Cheriton | 1 | 113.64x |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 56.50x |
| Fakenham | 1 | 208.33x |
| Hamilton | 1 | 17.48x |
| Hammersmith London | 1 | 6.40x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.81x |
| Midhurst | 1 | 285.71x |
| Norwich St George Tombland | 1 | 588.24x |
| Salford | 1 | 4.52x |
| Send Ripley | 1 | 250.00x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.95x |
| Upton Cum Chalvey | 1 | 65.36x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Correll 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 Correll 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 Correll households.
FAQ
In 1881, 66 people were recorded with the Correll surname. That placed it at #24,256 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 26 in 2016. That gives Correll a modern rank of #36,254.
A surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word "corel," meaning "coral" or "red dye."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Correll 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.