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UK surname

Corne

A locative surname referring to someone who lived near a horn or bend in a road.

In the 1881 census there were 75 people recorded with the Corne surname, ranking it #22,893 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 164, ranked #22,314, up from #22,893 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Cheshunt St Mary, London parishes and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stoke-on-Trent, Breckland and Harrogate.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Corne is 205 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 118.7%.

1881 census count

75

Ranked #22,893

Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

1891

205 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Corne had 75 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #22,893 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 205 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Corne surname distribution map

The map shows where the Corne surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Corne surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Corne over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 102 #16,933
1861 historical 186 #12,751
1881 historical 75 #22,893
1891 historical 205 #14,649
1901 historical 139 #18,876
1911 historical 142 #18,487
1997 modern 180 #18,812
1998 modern 191 #18,624
1999 modern 176 #19,722
2000 modern 173 #19,889
2001 modern 163 #20,372
2002 modern 175 #19,902
2003 modern 165 #20,401
2004 modern 169 #20,206
2005 modern 178 #19,535
2006 modern 178 #19,666
2007 modern 179 #19,811
2008 modern 180 #19,946
2009 modern 181 #20,277
2010 modern 194 #19,819
2011 modern 191 #19,871
2012 modern 174 #21,065
2013 modern 179 #21,028
2014 modern 177 #21,340
2015 modern 165 #22,241
2016 modern 164 #22,314

Geography

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Where Cornes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Cheshunt St Mary, London parishes, St Pancras, St James Clerkenwell and Lambeth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stoke-on-Trent, Breckland, Harrogate, Barnet and Windsor and Maidenhead. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Cheshunt St Mary Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 London parishes London 3
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 St James Clerkenwell London (Central Districts)
5 Lambeth London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stoke-on-Trent 033 Stoke-on-Trent
2 Breckland 012 Breckland
3 Harrogate 005 Harrogate
4 Barnet 008 Barnet
5 Windsor and Maidenhead 004 Windsor and Maidenhead

Forenames

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First names often paired with Corne

These lists show first names that appear often with the Corne surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Corne

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Corne, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Corne surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Corne household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Corne is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Corne is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Corne falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Corne is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Corne, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Corne

The surname Corne has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "corn," which referred to a grain or cereal crop, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with or sold corn.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which mention a John Corne residing in Oxfordshire. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also list a Robert le Corne.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Corne, Corn, and Coren, indicating the fluidity of spelling during that time. The Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379 mention a William Corne, while the Poll Tax Returns of Huntingdonshire in 1381 record a Johannes Corne.

During the 15th century, the name Corne was associated with several notable individuals. One example is John Corne, a mercer (cloth merchant) from London, who was mentioned in the Letter Books of the City of London in 1437.

In the 16th century, the name continued to appear in various records. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire from 1524 list a John Corne, while the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1586 mention a Robert Corne.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname Corne was Nathaniel Corne (1606-1681), an English merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Portsmouth in the 1660s.

In the 17th century, the name Corne was also found in various locations across England. The Parish Registers of Exeter from 1616 record the marriage of a John Corne, while the Hearth Tax Returns of Oxfordshire in 1665 list a William Corne.

Another notable individual with the surname Corne was Robert Corne (1663-1722), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Harleston in Norfolk.

During the 18th century, the name Corne appeared in various parish records and legal documents. For instance, the Land Tax Assessments of Gloucestershire from 1712 mention a Thomas Corne, while the Baptismal Registers of St. Martin's Church in Birmingham from 1790 record the baptism of a child named Mary Corne.

One of the most notable figures with the surname Corne in the 19th century was George Corne (1818-1896), an English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Insurance Building in Liverpool.

Overall, the surname Corne has a rich history in England, with its origins dating back to the 13th century and connections to various occupations, locations, and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Corne families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Corne surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 33 Cornes recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.45x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 33 4.45x
Yorkshire 11 1.50x
Essex 8 5.47x
Surrey 7 1.94x
Monmouthshire 4 7.47x
Hertfordshire 3 5.87x
Channel Islands 2 9.11x
Norfolk 2 1.76x
Cornwall 1 1.19x
Dunbartonshire 1 5.02x
Durham 1 0.45x
Gloucestershire 1 0.69x
Kent 1 0.40x
Staffordshire 1 0.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Spitalfields London in Middlesex leads with 9 Cornes recorded in 1881 and an index of 161.58x.

Place Total Index
Spitalfields London 9 161.58x
Bethnal Green London 8 24.84x
Skircoat 8 275.86x
Islington London 7 9.74x
Waltham Holy Cross 5 364.96x
Christchurch 4 240.96x
Newington 4 14.61x
Cheshunt 3 167.60x
Manningham 3 33.15x
Mile End Old Town London 3 19.02x
Southwark Christchurch 3 86.46x
West Ham 3 9.29x
Halvergate 2 1666.67x
Hornsey 2 21.34x
Bonhill 1 31.25x
Bristol St Paul In 1 25.84x
Burntwood Edial 1 62.50x
Falmouth 1 33.67x
Finchley 1 35.21x
Greenwich 1 8.47x
Hampstead London 1 8.67x
Hendon 1 37.45x
St John 1 238.10x
St Peter Port 1 24.63x
Throston 1 238.10x
Westminster St James 1 13.12x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Corne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 4
Eliza 3
Alice 2
Amelia 2
Ann 2
Caroline 2
Emily 2
Esther 2
Harriett 2
Betsey 1
Christiana 1
Clara 1
Deana 1
Edith 1
Elizabeth 1
Elizh. 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Frances 1
Hannah 1
Helen 1
Julia 1
Laura 1
Louisa 1
Maria 1
Rachael 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Corne surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Charles 7
Robert 6
Thomas 5
Abraham 2
George 2
William 2
Alfred 1
Bernard 1
David 1
Edward 1
Jacob 1
James 1
John 1
Joseph 1
Levi 1
Solomon 1
Surtees 1
Walter 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Corne households.

FAQ

Corne surname: questions and answers

How common was the Corne surname in 1881?

In 1881, 75 people were recorded with the Corne surname. That placed it at #22,893 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Corne surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Corne a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Corne surname mean?

A locative surname referring to someone who lived near a horn or bend in a road.

What does the Corne map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Corne bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.