Cornet
Cornet Meaning & Origin
About Cornet
The surname Cornet is of French origin and is derived from the word "cornet," which means "horn" or "trumpet" in French. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who played the cornet or worked as a horn player. The name may have also been used to denote someone who made or sold musical instruments, particularly horns. Over time, the surname Cornet may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the musical instrument or had a similar physical attribute, such as having curly hair resembling the shape of a horn.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cornet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cornet: 494
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 43651
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.17
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cornet 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 Cornet is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cornet in Braille
Here's how to represent Cornet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cornet using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cornet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
