Cornelia
Cornelia Meaning & Origin
About Cornelia
The surname Cornelia is derived from the Latin name "Cornelius," which was originally a Roman family name. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "cornu," meaning "horn." The name may have been given to someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a horn or who lived near a place associated with horns, such as a hill or a promontory. Over time, the name Cornelia became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now found in various cultures around the world.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cornelia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cornelia: 318
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 62,903
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cornelia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cornelia is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cornelia in Braille
Here's how to represent Cornelia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cornelia using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cornelia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
