Cornelius Kunze

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cornelius Kunze — Latin
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cornelius Kunze 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 Kunze: Kunz (singer) (Marco Kunz, born 1985), Swiss singer Adrian Kunz (born 1967), Swiss international footballer Alfred Kunz (Catholic priest) (1931–1998), American murdered Catholic priest Alfred Kunz (composer) (1929–2019), Canadian composer and conductor Andreas Kunz (1946-2022), German skier Andreas Kunze (1952-2010), German actor Anita Kunz (born 1956), Canadian artist and illustrator Charlie Kunz (1896–1958), American pianist Dana Kunze, American high diver Drew Kunz (born 1969), American poet and artist Earl Kunz (1898–1963), American professional baseball pitcher Eddie Kunz (born 1986), Ame. 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: Kunze

English

Kunz (singer) (Marco Kunz, born 1985), Swiss singer Adrian Kunz (born 1967), Swiss international footballer Alfred Kunz (Catholic priest) (1931–1998), American murdered Catholic priest Alfred Kunz (composer) (1929–2019), Canadian composer and conductor Andreas Kunz (1946-2022), German skier Andreas Kunze (1952-2010), German actor Anita Kunz (born 1956), Canadian artist and illustrator Charlie Kunz (1896–1958), American pianist Dana Kunze, American high diver Drew Kunz (born 1969), American poet and artist Earl Kunz (1898–1963), American professional baseball pitcher Eddie Kunz (born 1986), Ame.

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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 Kunze

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 Kunze:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Kunze?
The surname Kunze originates from English. Kunz (singer) (Marco Kunz, born 1985), Swiss singer Adrian Kunz (born 1967), Swiss international footballer Alfred Kunz (Catholic priest) (1931–1998), American murdered Catholic priest Alfred Kunz (composer) (1929–2019), Canadian composer and conductor Andreas Kunz (1946-2022), German skier Andreas Kunze (1952-2010), German actor Anita Kunz (born 1956), Canadian artist and illustrator Charlie Kunz (1896–1958), American pianist Dana Kunze, American high diver Drew Kunz (born 1969), American poet and artist Earl Kunz (1898–1963), American professional baseball pitcher Eddie Kunz (born 1986), Ame.
What are the origins of the name Cornelius Kunze?
The name Cornelius Kunze combines two different traditions: the first name Cornelius has Latin roots, while the surname Kunze originates from English.
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