About Corkum
The surname Corkum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "corc," meaning "cork." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or made cork products. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Corkum can be found primarily in the United States and Canada.
The surname Corkum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Corkum 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 Corkum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Corkum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Corkum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.