Explore the Family Name Cornia
The meaning of Cornia
Italian: possibly a habitational name from a minor place called Cornia, examples of which are found in Sicily and Calabria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cornia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cornia has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,909th most common surname but climbed to 41,799th by 2010, marking an increase of approximately 8.95%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this period from 438 to 520, registering an 18.72% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Cornia per 100,000 residents saw a modest increase of 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #41,799 | 8.95% |
| Count | 438 | 520 | 18.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cornia
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the Cornia surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 3.88% from 97.03% in 2000 to 93.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black fell by 15.85% over the ten-year period from 1.83% to 1.54%. Meanwhile, the surname made its first appearance among those identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races, both at 2.12% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 93.27% | -3.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Black | 1.83% | 1.54% | -15.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |