UK surname
An English surname derived from the personal name Cornelius, Latinized form of the Roman family name Cornelius.
In the 1881 census there were 51 people recorded with the Cornelious surname, ranking it #26,428 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 43, ranked #35,285, down from #26,428 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Redruth, Chard and Alverstoke, Gosport, Rowner. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cornelious is 109 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 15.7%.
1881 census count
51
Ranked #26,428
Modern count
43
2016, ranked #35,285
Peak year
1851
109 bearers
Map years
1
1851 to 1851
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Cornelious surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Cornelious surname density by area, 1851 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 109 | #16,212 |
| 1861 | historical | 66 | #25,487 |
| 1881 | historical | 51 | #26,428 |
| 1891 | historical | 62 | #28,991 |
| 1901 | historical | 91 | #23,921 |
| 1911 | historical | 31 | #29,952 |
| 1997 | modern | 30 | #34,701 |
| 1998 | modern | 37 | #34,149 |
| 1999 | modern | 38 | #34,142 |
| 2000 | modern | 37 | #34,217 |
| 2001 | modern | 37 | #34,082 |
| 2002 | modern | 35 | #34,554 |
| 2003 | modern | 36 | #34,522 |
| 2004 | modern | 35 | #34,783 |
| 2005 | modern | 42 | #34,395 |
| 2006 | modern | 39 | #34,932 |
| 2007 | modern | 37 | #35,215 |
| 2008 | modern | 37 | #35,327 |
| 2009 | modern | 38 | #35,380 |
| 2010 | modern | 42 | #35,294 |
| 2011 | modern | 41 | #35,340 |
| 2012 | modern | 47 | #34,992 |
| 2013 | modern | 48 | #35,012 |
| 2014 | modern | 48 | #35,041 |
| 2015 | modern | 45 | #35,161 |
| 2016 | modern | 43 | #35,285 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Redruth, Chard, Alverstoke, Gosport, Rowner, Kenton, Alphington, Dawlish and Stoke Climsland. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redruth | Cornwall |
| 2 | Chard | Somerset |
| 3 | Alverstoke, Gosport, Rowner | Hampshire |
| 4 | Kenton, Alphington, Dawlish | Devon |
| 5 | Stoke Climsland | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Cornelious surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cornelious, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Cornelious surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Cornelious household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Cornelious is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cornelious is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Cornelious, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Cornelious originated in England during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name Cornelius, which itself is traced back to the ancient Roman family name Corneli. The earliest recorded instances of the Cornelius name can be found in Anglo-Saxon records dating back to the 11th century.
In its earliest form, the name was commonly spelled as Cornelius or Corneli. Over time, various spelling variations emerged, including Cornelious, Cornellious, and Cornellyes. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual record keepers.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Cornelious surname was Sir John Cornelious, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Gloucestershire, England, during the late 13th century. His name appears in several medieval charters and land records from the region.
Another notable figure with the Cornelious surname was William Cornelious, a wealthy merchant and alderman who resided in the city of London during the 15th century. He is mentioned in various historical documents, including the records of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, a prominent guild of the time.
In the 16th century, the Cornelious family established themselves as prominent landowners in the county of Cornwall. One member, Thomas Cornelious (1520-1589), was a successful businessman and served as the Mayor of Truro in 1562.
During the English Civil War of the 17th century, a royalist soldier named Richard Cornelious (1615-1678) gained recognition for his bravery and loyalty to King Charles I. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the conflict.
Another individual of note was the English clergyman and scholar, John Cornelious (1670-1734), who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire and authored several theological works that were widely read during his lifetime.
Throughout its history, the Cornelious surname has been associated with various locations in England, including Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and London. While the name has its roots in ancient Roman heritage, it has become firmly established as an English surname with a rich and varied history spanning several centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cornelious surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Hampshire leads with 10 Cornelious' recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.62x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | 10 | 9.62x |
| Devon | 9 | 8.53x |
| Glamorgan | 6 | 6.79x |
| Kent | 6 | 3.47x |
| Cumberland | 5 | 11.45x |
| Dorset | 4 | 12.02x |
| Essex | 4 | 4.00x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.79x |
| Cornwall | 2 | 3.48x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.17x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 16.56x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Alverstoke in Hampshire leads with 7 Cornelious' recorded in 1881 and an index of 186.17x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Alverstoke | 7 | 186.17x |
| Clase | 6 | 182.93x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 6 | 73.80x |
| Great Clifton | 5 | 2941.18x |
| Chatham | 4 | 84.03x |
| Colchester St James | 4 | 975.61x |
| Lyme Regis | 4 | 1000.00x |
| Westminster St James | 4 | 76.78x |
| Combpyne | 3 | 15000.00x |
| Southampton St Mary | 2 | 30.58x |
| St Kew | 2 | 1052.63x |
| Canterbury All Sts | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Erith | 1 | 58.82x |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 41.84x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 19.34x |
| Withington | 1 | 51.55x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Cornelious surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Cornelious surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Cornelious households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 8 |
| Dressmaker | 3 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Bootmaker | 1 |
| Brewers Labourer | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Coalminer | 1 |
| Coalminer Wife | 1 |
| Diamond Mounter | 1 |
| Engine Fitter | 1 |
| Engine Fitters Wife | 1 |
| Errand Boy | 1 |
| Gardeners Labourer | 1 |
| General Servant (Domestic) | 1 |
| General Servant Wife | 1 |
| Governess | 1 |
| Grocers Laborer | 1 |
| House Keeper | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Housekeeper (L H) | 1 |
| Labourer Genl | 1 |
| Lace Maker | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Machine Boy Printer | 1 |
| Pensioner | 1 |
| Porter | 1 |
| Porter Inn Servt) | 1 |
| Ropemaker | 1 |
| Sailmakers Crew | 1 |
| Servant H M S Asia (RM) | 1 |
| Tailores | 1 |
| Warrant Offrs Servant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 51 people were recorded with the Cornelious surname. That placed it at #26,428 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 43 in 2016. That gives Cornelious a modern rank of #35,285.
An English surname derived from the personal name Cornelius, Latinized form of the Roman family name Cornelius.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cornelious bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.