There are
780
Corlesss in the USA
Corless is the
30076th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Corless

PatrickCorless

Patrick Corless is an Irish historian and genealogist known for his research on Irish surnames and family history.

GeraldineCorless

Geraldine Corless is an Irish actress known for her roles in Irish film and television productions.

MichaelCorless

Michael Corless is an American politician who served as the mayor of Boston from 1993 to 2014.

CarolineCorless

Caroline Corless is a British author known for her historical novels set in the Victorian era.

ThomasCorless

Thomas Corless is an Australian musician and songwriter who gained popularity in the 1980s with his band 'The Corless Brothers.'

EvaCorless

Eva Corless is an Irish fashion designer known for her unique and avant-garde designs.

RobertCorless

Robert Corless is a Canadian mathematician known for his work in numerical analysis and computational mathematics.

MargaretCorless

Margaret Corless is an American journalist and author known for her investigative reporting on social and environmental issues.

JasonCorless

Jason Corless is an Australian actor known for his roles in Australian and British television series.

SarahCorless

Sarah Corless is an Irish artist known for her paintings and sculptures inspired by nature and mythology.

Corless Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Corless' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Thorlaigh,' meaning 'son of Thorlaigh.' Thorlaigh is a Gaelic personal name derived from the Norse name 'Toril.' The name likely originated in western Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Corless' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the province of Connacht. It is also found in smaller numbers in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Corless' include 'Cortelyou,' 'Corlis,' 'Curlewis,' 'Curless,' 'Curlos,' 'Corlies,' 'Corlus,' 'Corelys,' and 'Corkill.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Corless' can be traced to Irish emigration during the 19th century, particularly during the Great Famine. Many Corless families settled in English-speaking countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.