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

Corne, 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 Corne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corne in America

Corne is the 44808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corne surname appeared 479 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Corne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corne 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 Corne

The surname Corne has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "corn," which referred to a grain or cereal crop, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with or sold corn.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which mention a John Corne residing in Oxfordshire. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also list a Robert le Corne.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Corne, Corn, and Coren, indicating the fluidity of spelling during that time. The Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379 mention a William Corne, while the Poll Tax Returns of Huntingdonshire in 1381 record a Johannes Corne.

During the 15th century, the name Corne was associated with several notable individuals. One example is John Corne, a mercer (cloth merchant) from London, who was mentioned in the Letter Books of the City of London in 1437.

In the 16th century, the name continued to appear in various records. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire from 1524 list a John Corne, while the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1586 mention a Robert Corne.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname Corne was Nathaniel Corne (1606-1681), an English merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Portsmouth in the 1660s.

In the 17th century, the name Corne was also found in various locations across England. The Parish Registers of Exeter from 1616 record the marriage of a John Corne, while the Hearth Tax Returns of Oxfordshire in 1665 list a William Corne.

Another notable individual with the surname Corne was Robert Corne (1663-1722), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Harleston in Norfolk.

During the 18th century, the name Corne appeared in various parish records and legal documents. For instance, the Land Tax Assessments of Gloucestershire from 1712 mention a Thomas Corne, while the Baptismal Registers of St. Martin's Church in Birmingham from 1790 record the baptism of a child named Mary Corne.

One of the most notable figures with the surname Corne in the 19th century was George Corne (1818-1896), an English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Insurance Building in Liverpool.

Overall, the surname Corne has a rich history in England, with its origins dating back to the 13th century and connections to various occupations, locations, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corne

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

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 Corne 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 Corne 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 Corne was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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