Cornelius

Cornelius Meaning & Origin

About Cornelius
The surname Cornelius 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 likely referred to someone who had a physical characteristic associated with a horn, such as a prominent nose or a horn-like growth. Over time, the surname Cornelius became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now found in various cultures and regions around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cornelius is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cornelius: 20,160
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,775
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.83

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cornelius 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 Cornelius is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0650402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO0 R N IY1 L Y AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/kɔrˈniljəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cornelius in Braille

Here's how to represent Cornelius in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cornelius in braille

How to sign the name Cornelius using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cornelius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cornelius in sign language

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