CORN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Corn

Corn is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, believed to be derived from the Old English word "corn", meaning "grain" or "cereal". The name is a metonymic occupational surname, used to denote someone who worked in the grain trade or as a grower of corn.

The Corn surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing this name found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with a history of agriculture and farming. The name may also have originated from a geographical location with a connection to corn cultivation or processing.

Notable individuals with the Corn surname have contributed to various fields, including agriculture, business, and academia, further enriching the legacy of this distinct family name.

Overall, the Corn surname reflects the historical significance of agriculture and trade in the British Isles and continues to be a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 266 people named Corn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Corn.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Anthony
Brian
David
John
Jonathan
Joshua
Philip
Robert
Simon
Stephen
Thomas
Timothy

Female

Claire
Dorothy
Emma
Hanna
Jennifer
Joanne
Judith
Leigh
Linda
Rebecca
Rosemary
Sarah
Sue
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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