Cornelius Ansley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cornelius Ansley — Latin
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cornelius Ansley is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Cornelius is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn. The surname Ansley: Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton Cornelius is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 32K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cornelius reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cornelius

Latin

Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn.

Surname: Ansley

English

Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cornelius is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cornelius by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cornelius Ansley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cornelius Ansley:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cornelius?
The first name Cornelius originates from Latin. Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn.
When was Cornelius most popular?
The name Cornelius reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ansley?
The surname Ansley originates from English. Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton
What are the origins of the name Cornelius Ansley?
The name Cornelius Ansley combines two different traditions: the first name Cornelius has Latin roots, while the surname Ansley originates from English.
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