Coiro

Coiro is an Italian occupational surname derived from the Italian word cuoio, meaning "leather," which comes from the Latin corium. The name originally referred to a leather worker, tanner, or someone involved in the leather trade.

In Italian onomastic tradition, surnames based on occupations—such as Fabbri (blacksmith) or Sartori (tailor)—are common. Coiro falls into this category and would have been used to identify families whose livelihood depended on processing or selling leather.

Notable Bearers

Several individuals have carried the surname Coiro across fields including media, sports, and film. Angie Coiro is an American radio personality known for progressive talk shows. Eloisa Coiro (born 2000) is an Italian middle-distance runner who has competed in 800-meter events. Kat Coiro is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, noted for directed episodes of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and the film Marry Me. Rhys Coiro (born 1979) is an American actor, recognized for roles in the TV series Entourage and Vice Principals.

Variant Forms

A similar surname rooted in the same Latin corium is Corio, which may represent a parallel occupational or toponymic form. In some cases, spelling variations could include Correo or Couro, reflecting regional pronunciation or documentation changes over time.

• Meaning: Leather worker, tanner, derivative of Italian cuoio from Latin corium
• Origin: Italian
• Type: Occupational surname
• Usage: Primarily Italy, but also attested in diaspora communities in the United States