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UK surname

Corrin

A habitational surname referring to someone from Corrin, France.

In the 1881 census there were 200 people recorded with the Corrin surname, ranking it #12,836 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 330, ranked #13,765, down from #12,836 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Toxteth Park, West Derby and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sefton, Liverpool and Wrexham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Corrin is 360 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 65.0%.

1881 census count

200

Ranked #12,836

Modern count

330

2016, ranked #13,765

Peak year

1998

360 bearers

Map years

7

1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Corrin had 200 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #12,836 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 330 in 2016, ranked #13,765.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 315 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Corrin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Corrin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Corrin 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 68 #21,302
1861 historical 81 #23,431
1881 historical 200 #12,836
1891 historical 210 #14,412
1901 historical 252 #13,068
1911 historical 315 #11,050
1997 modern 356 #12,021
1998 modern 360 #12,300
1999 modern 349 #12,638
2000 modern 341 #12,801
2001 modern 334 #12,789
2002 modern 346 #12,733
2003 modern 344 #12,577
2004 modern 338 #12,781
2005 modern 334 #12,818
2006 modern 331 #12,990
2007 modern 331 #13,117
2008 modern 326 #13,374
2009 modern 323 #13,720
2010 modern 340 #13,498
2011 modern 335 #13,528
2012 modern 333 #13,468
2013 modern 343 #13,372
2014 modern 342 #13,498
2015 modern 329 #13,800
2016 modern 330 #13,765

Geography

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Where Corrins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Toxteth Park, West Derby, Liverpool, Sefton and Walton-on-the-Hill. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sefton, Liverpool, Wrexham and West Lancashire. 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 Toxteth Park Lancashire
2 West Derby Lancashire
3 Liverpool Lancashire
4 Sefton Lancashire
5 Walton-on-the-Hill Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sefton 035 Sefton
2 Liverpool 037 Liverpool
3 Wrexham 019 Wrexham
4 Sefton 027 Sefton
5 West Lancashire 012 West Lancashire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Corrin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Corrin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Corrin, 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

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

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

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Corrin is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Corrin is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Corrin falls in decile 1 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 Corrin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Corrin

The surname Corrin is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the village of Corwen in Denbighshire, Wales. The name Corwen itself is thought to derive from the Welsh words "cor," meaning a circle or ring, and "gwyn," meaning white or fair, potentially referring to the circular shape of the village or a distinctive white landscape feature.

In its earliest recorded forms, the surname was often spelled as Corwen, Corwyn, or Corwine, reflecting the Welsh influence on its pronunciation and spelling. Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form of Corrin, likely due to the influence of English language and the simplification of spelling conventions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a certain William de Corwen is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already gained prominence and recognition by the late 12th century.

During the medieval period, the Corrin family is believed to have had a presence in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. Records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with the surname Corrin or its variants, such as John Corwyn, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1327.

Notably, the Corrin name also appears in historical records related to the clergy. For instance, a certain Roger Corwin was recorded as a rector in the village of Chinnor, Oxfordshire, in 1349. This connection to the church suggests that the Corrin family may have held positions of influence and respect within religious institutions during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Corrin surname. One such figure was Thomas Corwin, an American politician and lawyer who served as the 20th Governor of Ohio from 1840 to 1842. Another prominent bearer of the name was Walter Corwin, an American actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television shows in the mid-20th century, including "The Andromeda Strain" (1971) and "The Six Million Dollar Man" (1974).

Other individuals of note with the Corrin surname include Robert Corrin, a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Arfon from 1966 to 1970, and Jaquan Corrin, an American football player who played for the University of Michigan in the early 2000s.

While the Corrin surname may have evolved over centuries, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era and the Welsh region of Denbighshire, reflecting a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped its history and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Corrin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Corrin 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. Isle of Man leads with 474 Corrins recorded in 1881 and an index of 388.24x.

County Total Index
Isle of Man 474 388.24x
Lancashire 170 2.18x
Devon 6 0.44x
Surrey 5 0.16x
Cheshire 4 0.28x
Yorkshire 4 0.06x
Flintshire 2 1.13x
Inverness-shire 2 1.02x
Staffordshire 2 0.09x
Carmarthenshire 1 0.36x
Cumberland 1 0.18x
Kent 1 0.04x
Lanarkshire 1 0.05x
Renfrewshire 1 0.20x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Onchan in Isle of Man leads with 144 Corrins recorded in 1881 and an index of 409.44x.

Place Total Index
Onchan 144 409.44x
Malew 141 1321.46x
Rushen 88 1065.38x
Everton 40 16.09x
Arbory 35 1315.79x
Toxteth Park 33 12.49x
West Derby 31 13.58x
Kirkdale 13 9.91x
German 11 165.17x
Briercliffe Cum 9 347.49x
Liverpool 9 1.90x
Patrick 9 151.26x
Bootle Cum Linacre 8 12.91x
German Peel 8 113.80x
Braddan 7 104.95x
Lonan 7 94.59x
Much Woolton 7 66.10x
Marown 6 269.06x
Plymouth St Andrew 6 5.69x
Michael 5 201.61x
Walton On Hill 5 11.83x
Mirfield 4 11.18x
Reddish 4 37.21x
Southwark Christchurch 4 12.98x
Garston 3 13.03x
Malew Castletown 3 1363.64x
Maughold 3 31.85x
Bradford 2 5.48x
Harborne 2 2.81x
Lezayre 2 36.50x
Manchester 2 0.57x
Portree 2 27.55x
Runcorn 2 5.98x
St Anne 2 152.67x
Barony 1 0.19x
Bowness 1 45.66x
Dalton In Furness 1 3.32x
Douglas 1 56.50x
Hawarden Saltney 1 40.49x
Hulme 1 0.61x
Jurby 1 67.57x
Llanelly 1 1.60x
Newington 1 0.41x
Oldham 1 0.40x
Oxton 1 12.18x
Ramsey 1 1111.11x
Renfrew 1 5.95x
Rhuddlan 1 6.43x
Stockport 1 1.34x
Warrington 1 1.08x
Woolwich 1 1.21x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Margaret 32
Mary 24
Catherine 23
Elizabeth 22
Eleanor 21
Ann 20
Annie 17
Jane 17
Sarah 16
Ellen 10
Emily 10
Eliza 9
Emma 9
Esther 8
Isabella 7
Agnes 6
Alice 6
Amelia 6
Charlotte 5
Edith 4
Hannah 4
Maria 4
Martha 4
Anne 3
Ada 2
Anna 2
Barbara 2
Catharine 2
Clara 2
Elizth. 2
Ellenor 2
Florence 2
Frances 2
Jemima 2
Lydia 2
Matilda 2
Rebecca 2
Sophia 2
Blanch 1
Bridget 1
Caroline 1
Deborah 1
Dora 1
Eda 1
Edeth 1
Elinor 1
Eliz. 1
Georgina 1
Hannay 1
Wal.Brom. 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 56
John 53
Richard 24
Thomas 24
Edward 19
James 18
Robert 16
Henry 11
George 9
Wm. 8
Frederick 7
Joseph 7
Charles 5
Thos. 5
Alfred 4
Herbert 4
Walter 4
Daniel 3
Edwd. 3
Robt. 3
Samuel 3
Albert 2
Harry 2
Tom 2
Abraham 1
Caesar 1
Chas. 1
Edwin 1
Evan 1
Flaxney 1
Fredrick 1
G.W.H. 1
Harold 1
Hugh 1
Joshua 1
Lee 1
Lewis 1
Mathew 1
Mathias 1
Michael 1
Richd. 1
Richd.S. 1
Rob. 1
Robina 1
Stanley 1
Stephen 1
Walt.Sterling 1
Waltor 1

FAQ

Corrin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Corrin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 200 people were recorded with the Corrin surname. That placed it at #12,836 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Corrin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 330 in 2016. That gives Corrin a modern rank of #13,765.

What does the Corrin surname mean?

A habitational surname referring to someone from Corrin, France.

What does the Corrin map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Corrin 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.