Cornelius Demers

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cornelius Demers — Latin
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cornelius Demers 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 Demers: Dominique Demers (born 1956), doctor of children's literature, Quebec writer and screenwriter Eugene L. Demers (1842–1912), New York politician Gaston Demers (1935–2004), Canadian politician Isabelle Demers (born 1982), Canadian organist Jacques Demers (born 1944), Canadian hockey coach John Demers (born 1971), American attorney Jason Demers (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player Jérôme Demers (1774–1853), Canadian educator Louis Julien Demers (1848–1905), merchant and federal politician from Quebec Louis Philippe Demers (1863–1951), lawyer and federal politician from Quebec Louis-Philippe De. 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: Demers

English

Dominique Demers (born 1956), doctor of children's literature, Quebec writer and screenwriter Eugene L. Demers (1842–1912), New York politician Gaston Demers (1935–2004), Canadian politician Isabelle Demers (born 1982), Canadian organist Jacques Demers (born 1944), Canadian hockey coach John Demers (born 1971), American attorney Jason Demers (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player Jérôme Demers (1774–1853), Canadian educator Louis Julien Demers (1848–1905), merchant and federal politician from Quebec Louis Philippe Demers (1863–1951), lawyer and federal politician from Quebec Louis-Philippe De.

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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 Demers

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 Demers:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

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

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 Demers?
The surname Demers originates from English. Dominique Demers (born 1956), doctor of children's literature, Quebec writer and screenwriter Eugene L. Demers (1842–1912), New York politician Gaston Demers (1935–2004), Canadian politician Isabelle Demers (born 1982), Canadian organist Jacques Demers (born 1944), Canadian hockey coach John Demers (born 1971), American attorney Jason Demers (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player Jérôme Demers (1774–1853), Canadian educator Louis Julien Demers (1848–1905), merchant and federal politician from Quebec Louis Philippe Demers (1863–1951), lawyer and federal politician from Quebec Louis-Philippe De.
What are the origins of the name Cornelius Demers?
The name Cornelius Demers combines two different traditions: the first name Cornelius has Latin roots, while the surname Demers originates from English.
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