How common is the Corwin surname?

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

Are there Corwin soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 452 soldiers with the Corwin surname appear in Civil War records.

Corwin

Q: What does the surname Corwin mean?

The surname Corwin means "Possibly derived from an Old English personal name or place name containing 'cor' and 'win' elements.". It is of English origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Possibly derived from an Old English personal name or place name containing 'cor' and 'win' elements.

Etymology

May derive from Old English elements such as 'cor' (spear) and 'wine' (friend), or from a place name. The exact etymology is not definitively established.

About the Corwin Surname

An English surname with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Old English personal name elements. It has become more common in North America.

Distribution & Frequency

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

Rare Common

England and North America.

Corwin Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Corwin Surname

C.A. Corwin

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

452 soldiers with the Corwin surname found in Civil War records.

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