How common is the Corea surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Corea in the United States.

Are there Corea soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 4 soldiers with the Corea surname appear in Civil War records.

Corea

Q: What does the surname Corea mean?

The surname Corea means "Possibly derived from the name of Korea or from a Spanish/Portuguese place name or personal name.". It is of Spanish/Portuguese origin.

Other

Meaning

Possibly derived from the name of Korea or from a Spanish/Portuguese place name or personal name.

Etymology

The etymology is uncertain; it may relate to geographical knowledge of Korea transmitted through trade routes, or derive from a local Spanish/Portuguese toponym. The surname appears in Iberian records but its precise origin remains unclear.

About the Corea Surname

An uncommon Iberian surname with uncertain etymology. It may reflect either geographical knowledge or a local place name.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.

Corea Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Corea Surname

Luis Corea

Quick Facts

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: 16th-17th century Spain/Portugal
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

4 soldiers with the Corea surname found in Civil War records.

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