2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Cormeny
An etymologically obscure French surname, possibly derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Cormeny. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cormeny surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Cormeny in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cormeny, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cormeny
The surname Cormeny has its origins in the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "corme," which means "sorb tree" or "service tree," indicating that the name may have been associated with a particular location or estate where these trees grew abundantly.
During the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, many Norman families accompanied William the Conqueror and settled in various parts of the country. It is possible that the Cormeny surname arrived in England during this period, as Norman nobles and their retainers were granted lands and titles by the new king.
The earliest recorded instance of the Cormeny surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Robertus de Cormeny, who held estates in the county of Suffolk.
In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Cormeny name was Sir Roger de Cormeny, a knight who served under King Edward I and participated in the Welsh Wars. Sir Roger's name appears in military records and chronicles from that period, indicating his involvement in various campaigns against the Welsh princes.
During the 14th century, the Cormeny surname underwent some variations in spelling, with variations such as Cormeni, Cormenie, and Cormeny appearing in historical records. One notable individual from this era was John Cormeny, a merchant and landowner from the city of Bristol, who was mentioned in trade records and property deeds from the late 1300s.
In the 15th century, the Cormeny family had established themselves as prominent landowners in the county of Wiltshire. Sir Walter Cormeny, born in 1418, was a respected figure in the region and served as a magistrate and local administrator. His son, Richard Cormeny (1452-1521), continued the family's legacy and was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local churches and charitable institutions.
Another notable figure from the 16th century was Thomas Cormeny (1523-1595), a scholar and theologian who studied at the University of Cambridge. He authored several scholarly works on religious topics and served as a rector in the Church of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Throughout the centuries, the Cormeny surname has remained relatively rare, but it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, military personnel, merchants, scholars, and clergymen. While the name has undergone minor spelling variations over time, its connection to the Norman roots and the Old French word "corme" has persisted as part of its historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cormeny
Among Census respondents with the surname Cormeny, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Cormeny bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cormeny surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0% · 103
- Two or more races6.8% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Cormeny
Cormeny appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,665 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,665 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,162 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Cormeny surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #144,270 | -1.5% |
| Count | 117 | 117 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Cormeny bearers went from 117 to 117 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #144,270.
FAQ
Cormeny surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Cormeny?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Cormeny. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Cormeny?
Cormeny ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Cormeny. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Cormeny.
Has Cormeny become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Cormeny went from 117 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Cormeny?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cormeny, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Cormeny in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Cormeny appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.0%), Two or More Races (6.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Cormeny (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Cormeny mean?
An etymologically obscure French surname, possibly derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Cormeny (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Cormeny?
See how common the surname Cormeny is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.