Explore the Family Name Cornick
The meaning of Cornick
1. English (Dorset): from curnock, an obsolete dry measure, e.g. for corn, coal, lime or salt, formerly used in western England from Cheshire to Somerset and in southeastern Wales. Compare Peck. 2. Americanized form of Polish, Jewish (from Poland), and Slovenian Kornik (see Kornick).
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How common is the last name Cornick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cornick saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 31,958 in 2000, it moved up to 31,001 in 2010, registering a change of 2.99%. The count of individuals with this surname rose from 682 in 2000 to 749 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.82%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained identical at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #31,001 | 2.99% |
| Count | 682 | 749 | 9.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cornick
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cornick also shifted slightly during the same period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White were predominant, making up 60.70% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 61.42% in 2010. Those identifying as Black formed the second largest group, though their percentage decreased from 34.60% in 2000 to 32.84% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals reporting two or more ethnicities, from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 2.35% to 2.40%, while the percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 61.42% | 1.19% |
| Black | 34.6% | 32.84% | -5.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 2.67% | 102.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.4% | 2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |