About Corning
The surname Corning is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "corn," meaning grain or corn, and the suffix "-ing," indicating a person or descendant. Therefore, the surname Corning likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of grain. It may have been used to denote a farmer, miller, or someone who worked in a granary or corn market. Over time, the surname Corning has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Corning based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Corning in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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