CORNALL
Cornall
Cornall is a British surname that has its origin in England. The surname is derived from the Old English personal name, Cærno which means 'one whose hair is grey'. The name possibly was used as a nickname for an individual with prematurely grey hair or grey-haired.
The name has been recorded in various forms such as Cornale, Cornhall, and Cornell over the centuries. The surname is most commonly found in areas of England where Old English influence was strong.
Families carrying the Cornall surname have been recorded in historical documents such as census records, parish registers, and wills. The surname may have spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and has variations in spellings due to dialect and regional accents.
Notable individuals with the Cornall surname have made contributions to various fields, adding to the rich tapestry of British history and culture. The surname Cornall continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of its origin and history.
There are approximately 536 people named Cornall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Cornall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Gavin
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Rodney
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Deborah
- Edith
- Janet
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria