About Corea
The surname Corea is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "correa," meaning "leather strap" or "belt." It is believed to have been a surname given to individuals who were involved in the leather trade or worked as leatherworkers. Over time, the surname Corea has been adopted by various families in different regions, particularly in Sri Lanka, where it is a common surname among the Sinhalese community.
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The surname Corea is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Corea based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Corea is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Corea in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Corea using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.