Corbett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Corbett Name Meaning: Originates from the Norman word 'corbet' meaning 'little crow'.

This surname was most commonly found in Shropshire and also moved to Scotland where it also became a commonly known surname.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Corbett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Corbett family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 289
Agricultural Labourer 68
House Servant 49
Labourer 43
At Home 41
Coal Miner 40
Servant 24
Dress Maker 21
Laundress 18
Carpenter 17
House Keeper 16
Scholar At Home 16
Tailor 16
General Servant 15
Shoe Maker 14
Blacksmith 13
Farm Labourer 12
Annuitant 11
Pauper 11
Nailor 11
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 10
Ag Labourer 10
Gardener 8
Errand Boy 8
Silk Weaver 8

Corbett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Corbett 100% 33,438
2 Corbet 86% 3,707
3 Corbitt 86% 1,989
4 Carbutt 71% 1,623
5 Carbett 86% 995
6 Corbutt 86% 127

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The surname Corbett is the most popular version of all its varients

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