Explore the Family Name Cornelious
The meaning of Cornelious
1. African American: from the personal name Cornelious, from Latin Cornelius. 2. Americanized form of Dutch, German, or Danish Cornelius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cornelious in the United States?
The surname Cornelious was ranked 29,237th in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from the year 2000. By 2010, the surname had risen in rank to 26,772nd, marking an improvement of 8.43%. The usage of this surname also grew during this period, with the number of people bearing the name Cornelious increasing from 763 in 2000 to 909 in 2010, a significant growth rate of 19.13%. This increase resulted in a rise in the proportion of people named Cornelious per 100,000 residents from 0.28 to 0.31, an uptick of 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,237 | #26,772 | 8.43% |
| Count | 763 | 909 | 19.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.31 | 10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cornelious
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cornelious, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it appears that a vast majority (74.59% as of 2010) identify as Black, which increased slightly by 0.91% from 2000 to 2010. A small percentage (15.84% in 2010) identified as White, decreasing by 4.06% over the decade. Furthermore, individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races constituted 3.85% in 2010, showing an increase of 8.76% from 2000. The Hispanic community represented by this surname saw a modest increase from 3.54% to 3.74% during the same period. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native as per both the 2000 and 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.92% | 74.59% | 0.91% |
| White | 16.51% | 15.84% | -4.06% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 3.85% | 8.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 3.74% | 5.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |