Cornelius Smock

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cornelius Smock — Latin
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cornelius Smock 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 Smock: Amanda Smock (born 1982), American track and field athlete Cindy Smock, more commonly known as Sister Cindy (born 1959), American campus preacher and widow of Jed Ginger Smock (1920–1995), American musician and television personality Jed Smock (1943–2022), American evangelist John Conover Smock (1842–1926), American geologist Matthias Smock, American settler in New Jersey, namesake of Matthias Smock House Pamela Smock (born 1961), American sociologist and demographer Raymond W. 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: Smock

English

Amanda Smock (born 1982), American track and field athlete Cindy Smock, more commonly known as Sister Cindy (born 1959), American campus preacher and widow of Jed Ginger Smock (1920–1995), American musician and television personality Jed Smock (1943–2022), American evangelist John Conover Smock (1842–1926), American geologist Matthias Smock, American settler in New Jersey, namesake of Matthias Smock House Pamela Smock (born 1961), American sociologist and demographer Raymond W.

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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 Smock

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 Smock:

6
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Smock?
The surname Smock originates from English. Amanda Smock (born 1982), American track and field athlete Cindy Smock, more commonly known as Sister Cindy (born 1959), American campus preacher and widow of Jed Ginger Smock (1920–1995), American musician and television personality Jed Smock (1943–2022), American evangelist John Conover Smock (1842–1926), American geologist Matthias Smock, American settler in New Jersey, namesake of Matthias Smock House Pamela Smock (born 1961), American sociologist and demographer Raymond W.
What are the origins of the name Cornelius Smock?
The name Cornelius Smock combines two different traditions: the first name Cornelius has Latin roots, while the surname Smock originates from English.
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