Summary

The surname Cornwell is of English origin and is derived from a geographic locality. It refers to someone who lived near a well or spring in a village named Cornwell. Cornwell may also refer to a place in Oxfordshire, England. The history of the Cornwell surname dates back to medieval times.
There are
12168
Cornwells in the USA
Cornwell is the
2950th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cornwell

PatriciaCornwell

Patricia Cornwell is an American crime writer known for her best-selling novels featuring the character Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist.

BernardCornwell

Bernard Cornwell is a British author known for his historical novels, including the Sharpe series set during the Napoleonic Wars.

JohnCornwell

John Cornwell is a British journalist, author, and academic known for his investigations into the Catholic Church and his book 'Hitler's Pope.'

CharlesCornwell

Charles Cornwell is an American artist known for his paintings of maritime scenes and his work in the field of marine art conservation.

BrianE.

Brian E. Cornwell is an American entrepreneur and founder of the website Thought Catalog, a platform for creative individuals to share their work.

WilliamCornwell

William Cornwell was a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Thanet from 1941 to 1950.

LucyCornwell

Lucy Cornwell is a British journalist and television presenter known for her work on BBC News and Sky News.

ThomasCornwell

Thomas Cornwell is an American physician and medical researcher specializing in primary care and healthcare quality improvement.

SarahCornwell

Sarah Cornwell is an American author known for her novel 'What I Had Before I Had You' and her work as a writing instructor.

RobertCornwell

Robert Cornwell is an American chemist and academic known for his research in the field of gas-phase ion chemistry.

Cornwell Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Cornwell' is of English origin and is derived from a habitational name for someone who lived near a well or spring in or near a field of corn (grain).
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Cornwell' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states, as well as in the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Cornwell' include 'Cornwall,' 'Cornall,' and 'Cornill.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Cornwell' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of English colonization and settlement.