Explore the Family Name Cornford
The meaning of Cornford
English (Sussex and Kent): apparently a habitational name from Cornforth in Durham. However, the modern distribution suggests a southern origin, perhaps from Cranford in Dartford (Kent).
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How common is the last name Cornford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cornford slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cornford was ranked 90,252 in popularity with 190 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 96,368, despite the count of individuals remaining nearly steady at 189. This represents a change of -6.78 in ranking and a minor drop of -0.53 in the count of individuals with this surname. The proportion of individuals named Cornford per 100k also decreased by 14.29 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #96,368 | -6.78% |
| Count | 190 | 189 | -0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cornford
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that almost all individuals with the surname Cornford identified as White. In 2000, 97.89 percent of Cornfords identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.41 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Cornfords identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no Cornfords identified with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 98.41% | 0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |