CORPE
Corpe
Corpe is a British surname with a long history and English origins. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "corp", meaning "raven". The raven has long been a symbol in mythology and folklore, often representing intelligence and knowledge.
The surname Corpe is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Hampshire and Sussex. It is thought to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with the raven, such as dark hair, wisdom, or a mysterious air.
Over the centuries, the Corpe surname has seen various spellings and adaptations, including Corp, Corf, and Corpse. The name has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the medieval period, indicating its long-standing presence in British society.
Today, individuals with the surname Corpe can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British emigration has occurred. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its ancient roots and the symbolism of the raven.
There are approximately 254 people named Corpe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Corpe.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Jon
- Lee
- Mark
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Jane
- Janet
- Joanne
- June
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maryrose
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Winifred
Similar and related surnames
- Corp
- Carpe
- Carp
- Carpo
- Core
- Corbe
- Cores
- Cor
- Carpes
- Carpie
- Corfe
- Crope
- Carpi
- Carpio
- Carps
- Carpy
- Caupe
- Coare
- Corapi
- Coree
- Corpas
- Corper
- Corpes
- Corpet
- Corpley
- Corps
- Corpse
- Corpsey
- Corpus
- Corpuz
- Coure
- Crap
- Crape
- Crapp
- Creep
- Crip
- Cripe
- Cripp
- Crippa
- Crippe
- Crippo
- Croop
- Crop
- Cropp
- Croppe
- Crup
- Crupi
- Crupp
- Gareppo
- Garip
- Garippa
- Goriup
- Graap
- Grap
- Grapa
- Grape
- Grapie
- Grappa
- Grappe
- Greep
- Grepe
- Greppi
- Griep
- Grip
- Gripe
- Gripp
- Grippa
- Grippe
- Grippie
- Grippo
- Grop
- Gropp
- Groppe
- Groppi
- Groppo
- Group
- Grupa
- Grupe
- Grupp
- Gruppo
- Karip
- Karipi
- Karop
- Karp
- Karpa
- Karpe
- Karpi
- Karpp
- Karppi
- Karup
- Kerp
- Kerpe
- Kerup
- Kirup
- Korp
- Korpe
- Korup
- Krapp
- Krappe
- Krepp
- Krip
- Kripp
- Krop
- Kropa
- Kropp
- Kroupa
- Kruip
- Krupa
- Krupe
- Krupp
- Kruppa
- Kruup
- Kurp
- Kurup
- Kuruppu
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.