Summary

The surname 'CORPUZ' is of Filipino origin and is commonly found in the Philippines. It is derived from the Tagalog word 'corpus', meaning 'body'. The surname may have ancestral ties to individuals involved in healing or spiritual practices.
There are
5176
Corpuzs in the USA
Corpuz is the
6542nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Corpuz

JoseRizal

Filipino national hero and writer known for his advocacy of reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

LambertoV.

Filipino economist and educator who served as the Secretary of Education in the Philippines and played a significant role in the establishment of the University of the Philippines School of Economics.

DominadorCorpuz

Filipino historian, economist, and public servant who served as the Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Arts and Sciences, and as the Secretary of Education, Culture, and Sports in the Philippines.

LandoCorpuz

Filipino basketball player who played for the Philippine national team in the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics.

TomCorpuz

Filipino-American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures.

Corpuz Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Corpuz is of Spanish origin.
Geographic DistributionThe Corpuz surname is commonly found in the Philippines and among Filipino communities worldwide.
VariationsVariations of the surname Corpuz include Corpus and Corpuso.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Corpuz have occurred throughout history due to various reasons such as economic opportunities, educational pursuits, and family reunification. The exact times and places of migration and immigration vary.