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UK surname

Cornet

An occupational surname for someone who played or made cornets.

In the 1881 census there were 53 people recorded with the Cornet surname, ranking it #26,134 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 103, ranked #30,515, down from #26,134 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Loanhead, West Lindsey and Straiton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cornet is 103 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 94.3%.

1881 census count

53

Ranked #26,134

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2016

103 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cornet had 53 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,134 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 87 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Cornet surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cornet surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cornet 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 38 #26,502
1861 historical 70 #24,911
1881 historical 53 #26,134
1891 historical 87 #25,802
1901 historical 84 #24,759
1911 historical 38 #29,147
1997 modern 75 #30,109
1998 modern 85 #29,439
1999 modern 92 #28,833
2000 modern 83 #29,809
2001 modern 79 #30,065
2002 modern 83 #30,070
2003 modern 71 #31,393
2004 modern 83 #30,352
2005 modern 78 #31,058
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 87 #30,666
2008 modern 90 #30,567
2009 modern 92 #30,820
2010 modern 102 #29,930
2011 modern 99 #30,218
2012 modern 92 #31,528
2013 modern 94 #31,656
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 101 #30,816
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Cornets are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Loanhead, West Lindsey, Straiton, Dover and Tunbridge Wells. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Loanhead Midlothian
2 West Lindsey 004 West Lindsey
3 Straiton Midlothian
4 Dover 001 Dover
5 Tunbridge Wells 007 Tunbridge Wells

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cornet

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cornet

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cornet, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Cornet surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Cornet household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Cornet is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cornet 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

Cornet falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Cornet is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Cornet

The surname Cornet originates from France and can be traced back to the early 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "cornet," which referred to a small horn or trumpet used in warfare or for signaling purposes. Historically, the name was likely associated with individuals who played this instrument or were involved in military activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cornet can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Cornett." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property throughout England.

During the Middle Ages, the name Cornet appeared in various records and manuscripts across Europe. In France, the Cornet family was prominent in the region of Normandy, where they held lands and titles. One notable figure from this period was Jean Cornet (1320-1398), a French cleric and theologian who played a significant role in the Council of Constance.

In England, the name Cornet can be traced back to the 13th century, with records showing individuals bearing this surname residing in various counties, including Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Robert Cornet (1235-1299), a landowner and knight from Lincolnshire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Cornet surname gained prominence in Scotland, where it was often associated with individuals of French Huguenot descent. One notable figure from this period was Robert Cornet (1589-1663), a Scottish minister and theologian who played a significant role in the religious debates of his time.

In the 18th century, the Cornet family established themselves in colonial America, with several individuals bearing this surname arriving from France and England. One prominent figure was Peter Cornet (1725-1798), a French-American soldier and merchant who served during the American Revolutionary War.

Other notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Cornet include:

1. Jacques Cornet (1490-1564), a French Catholic theologian and philosopher. 2. Thomas Cornet (1562-1634), an English clergyman and academic at Oxford University. 3. David Cornet (1642-1712), a Scottish mathematician and philosopher. 4. Matthieu Cornet (1640-1708), a French architect and engineer. 5. Jean-Baptiste Cornet (1775-1855), a French military officer and diplomat who served under Napoleon Bonaparte.

The surname Cornet has evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring across different regions and languages. Some alternative spellings include Cornett, Cornette, and Cornetti, among others.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cornet families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cornet 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. Midlothian leads with 10 Cornets recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.44x.

County Total Index
Midlothian 10 14.44x
Northumberland 9 11.71x
Durham 8 5.20x
Inverness-shire 6 38.89x
Lanarkshire 6 3.59x
Worcestershire 5 7.41x
Devon 4 3.72x
Middlesex 4 0.77x
Surrey 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. Bishopwearmouth in Durham leads with 8 Cornets recorded in 1881 and an index of 60.61x.

Place Total Index
Bishopwearmouth 8 60.61x
Byker 7 184.21x
Edinburgh St Marys 7 518.52x
Barony 6 14.18x
Inverness 6 154.64x
Claines 5 270.27x
Edinburgh St Andrews 3 526.32x
Hackney London 2 6.90x
Plymouth Charles The 2 42.19x
Plymouth St Andrew 2 24.13x
Bethnal Green London 1 4.45x
Camberwell 1 3.03x
Howick 1 1666.67x
Lowick 1 370.37x
Paddington London 1 5.26x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Margaret 4
Mary 4
Isabella 2
Alie 1
Hannah 1
Helena 1
Isabel 1
Lavinia 1
Lily 1
Matilda 1
Rachel 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Frank 2
Robert 2
Anthony 1
David 1
Francis 1
George 1
John 1
Jules 1
Percy 1
Samuel 1
William 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 Cornet households.

FAQ

Cornet surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cornet surname in 1881?

In 1881, 53 people were recorded with the Cornet surname. That placed it at #26,134 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cornet surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Cornet a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Cornet surname mean?

An occupational surname for someone who played or made cornets.

What does the Cornet map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cornet 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.