Find out how popular the last name Corn is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Corn.

Corn, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Corn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corn in America

Corn is the 5335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corn surname appeared 6,528 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Corn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corn to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Corn

The surname CORN is of English origin and is derived from an occupational name for a dealer in corn or grain. The name can be traced back to the late 12th century, with early recordings such as Robert le Corn in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1221.

The name is likely derived from the Old English word "corn," which meant "grain" or "seed." It was a common occupational surname given to those who dealt in the trade of grain or worked as millers or bakers. The surname was particularly prevalent in regions where agriculture and grain production were important industries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273, where a Robert Corn is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls were a series of administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into medieval society and the distribution of surnames.

In the 14th century, the surname CORN appears in various records, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, where a John Corne is listed. This document was a tax assessment roll that recorded names and occupations of individuals, making it a valuable source for genealogical research.

Notably, the surname CORN is associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is John Corn, a 16th-century English clergyman and author born around 1520. He was known for his works on grammar and rhetoric, including "The Accidence of English Vulgars" published in 1557.

Another prominent bearer of the surname was William Corn, a 17th-century English politician and landowner. He served as a Member of Parliament for Herefordshire in the early 1600s and was involved in local governance and affairs.

In the 18th century, Joseph Corn (1716-1796) was a British naval officer and explorer. He is remembered for his contributions to cartography and his role in exploring and mapping the coastlines of North America and the Caribbean during his naval career.

The 19th century saw the rise of Thomas Corn (1826-1903), a prominent American educator and author. He was a professor at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania and wrote several influential works on education, including "The Philosophy of Instruction" published in 1860.

Lastly, mention should be made of Richard Corn (1892-1974), a British artist and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works were widely exhibited and celebrated during his lifetime, and he is remembered as an important figure in the British art world of the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corn

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Corn.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Corn was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Corn has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Corn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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