About Cornell
The surname Cornell is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "cornelle," meaning "cornelian cherry," which is a type of red gemstone. Alternatively, it could be derived from the personal name "Cornelius," which itself comes from the Latin word "cornu," meaning "horn." The surname Cornell may have originated as a nickname for someone with a reddish complexion or as an occupational name for someone who worked with horns or horned animals.
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The surname Cornell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cornell 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 Cornell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cornell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cornell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.