Corwin

Corwin Meaning & Origin

About Corwin
The surname Corwin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Curwen," which means "bold friend." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Curwen. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Corwin. The name suggests a person who was known for their bravery and loyalty, emphasizing the importance of friendship and courage within the family lineage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Corwin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Corwin: 6,887
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,083
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.33

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Corwin 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 Corwin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R W IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɔrˌwɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Corwin in Braille

Here's how to represent Corwin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Corwin in braille

How to sign the name Corwin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Corwin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Corwin in sign language

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