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

Cornin, 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 Cornin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cornin in America

Cornin is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cornin surname appeared 106 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 Cornin.

The history of the last name Cornin

The surname Cornin originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "cornille," which means dogwood tree. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a dogwood grove or worked with dogwood wood.

The earliest known record of the name Cornin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landholders in England after the Norman Conquest. The name appears as "Corninc," referring to a landowner in the county of Dorset.

In the 13th century, the name was also recorded in various forms, such as "Cornyn," "Cornine," and "Corning," in medieval records from France and England. This suggests that the name may have been brought to England by Norman settlers after the conquest.

One notable bearer of the name Cornin was Jean Cornin (1475-1542), a French clergyman who served as the Bishop of Bazas from 1528 until his death. He played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of his time.

Another individual with the surname Cornin was Robert Cornin (1520-1588), an English merchant and landowner from Dorset. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his extensive landholdings in the region.

In the 17th century, the name Cornin was also found in Scotland, where it was sometimes spelled as "Corning." One example is William Corning (1642-1701), a Scottish landowner and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Scotland.

During the 18th century, the name Cornin appeared in various records from France, England, and Scotland. Notable bearers include Jacques Cornin (1710-1786), a French philosopher and writer who contributed to the Encyclopédie, and John Cornin (1735-1812), a Scottish merchant and ship owner based in Glasgow.

Throughout history, the surname Cornin has been associated with various occupations, including clergymen, landowners, merchants, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has spread across different regions and countries over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cornin

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

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 Cornin 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.

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

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