Explore the Family Name Corne
The meaning of Corne
1. French: from Old French corne ‘horn’ (from Late Latin corna), an unflattering nickname for a cuckold, or a metonymic occupational name for a hornblower or worker in horn. 2. English (Middlesex): variant of Corn. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Heloise.
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How common is the last name Corne in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Corne has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,771 in terms of popularity but dropped to 44,808 in 2010, marking a change of -15.57%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 536 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -10.63%. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100k of people with this surname fell by 20.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #44,808 | -15.57% |
| Count | 536 | 479 | -10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corne
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Corne, there have been some significant changes from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname are identified as White, although the percentage declined slightly from 92.54% in 2000 to 88.94% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 65.25%, growing from 3.54% to 5.85% over the decade. Similarly, those identifying as Black also increased significantly, from 0.93% to 2.51%, marking a 169.89% change. However, the percentage of people with this surname who identify with two or more races decreased by 36.02%, from 2.61% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.54% | 88.94% | -3.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 5.85% | 65.25% |
| Black | 0.93% | 2.51% | 169.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.61% | 1.67% | -36.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |