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UK surname

Corsi

Derived from the Italian word "corso," meaning "course," likely referring to someone who lived near a road or pathway.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cardiff and Cornwall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Corsi is 132 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

109

2016, ranked #29,402

Peak year

2009

132 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016, ranked #29,402.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 59 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Corsi surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Corsi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Corsi 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
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 43 #29,380
1911 historical 59 #26,914
1997 modern 110 #25,529
1998 modern 110 #26,129
1999 modern 114 #25,766
2000 modern 111 #26,111
2001 modern 109 #26,059
2002 modern 104 #27,303
2003 modern 104 #27,101
2004 modern 111 #26,293
2005 modern 112 #26,114
2006 modern 119 #25,413
2007 modern 117 #26,066
2008 modern 128 #24,901
2009 modern 132 #24,929
2010 modern 123 #26,728
2011 modern 122 #26,647
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 116 #27,992
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 110 #29,157
2016 modern 109 #29,402

Geography

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Where Corsis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cardiff and 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cardiff 015 Cardiff
2 Cardiff 009 Cardiff
3 Cardiff 018 Cardiff
4 Cornwall 054 Cornwall
5 Cardiff 012 Cardiff

Forenames

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First names often paired with Corsi

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Corsi

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Corsi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Corsi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Corsi is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Corsi 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Corsi falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Corsi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Corsi

The surname Corsi is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is derived from the Italian word "corso" meaning "course" or "pathway," likely indicating that the earliest bearers of this name lived along a particular road or pathway.

The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with one of the earliest recorded instances being found in the historical documents of the city of Florence, where a family named Corsi was mentioned as prominent merchants and bankers during that time period.

In the 14th century, the Corsi family gained significant power and influence in Florence, with members holding important positions in the city's government. One notable figure was Dino Corsi, a renowned poet and author who lived from 1279 to 1337.

During the Renaissance period, the Corsi family continued to play a prominent role in the cultural and intellectual life of Florence. In the 15th century, Jacopo Corsi (1390-1469) was a renowned humanist scholar and patron of the arts, known for his collection of ancient manuscripts and for hosting gatherings of influential artists and intellectuals.

In the 16th century, the Corsi name was also associated with the arts, with Giovanni Corsi (1515-1578) being a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Corsi-Salviati.

The Corsi surname also has connections to the Vatican, with Giacomo Corsi (1562-1633) serving as a Cardinal and holding influential positions within the Roman Catholic Church during the early 17th century.

Another notable figure with the Corsi surname was Pietro Corsi (1677-1751), an Italian architect and engineer who was active in the 18th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Rome and other parts of Italy.

Throughout history, the Corsi surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including banking, commerce, literature, arts, architecture, and religion, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Corsi surname: questions and answers

How common is the Corsi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 109 in 2016. That gives Corsi a modern rank of #29,402.

What does the Corsi surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "corso," meaning "course," likely referring to someone who lived near a road or pathway.

What does the Corsi map show?

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