Explore the Family Name Conan
The meaning of Conan
Breton, English, and Scottish (of Breton origin): from the Old Breton personal name Conan, the name of Breton chiefs, kings, and of a saint, itself from British Celtic Cunagnos, a derivative of cuno- ‘hound’. This was one of the Breton names introduced to England at the Norman Conquest in 1066 and was common among tenants of the Richmond fee in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Compare Conant.
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How common is the last name Conan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Conan has marginally increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, with a rank of 82,344 and count of 213, it was not a common surname. By 2010, it had moved slightly up the ranks to 82,317, with the number of people bearing the surname increasing by 7.51% to 229. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.08, indicating that despite a slight rise in count, the surname's overall popularity remained steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #82,317 | 0.03% |
| Count | 213 | 229 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Conan has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. During the decade, there were notable increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, even though they started from zero in 2000. There was a slight decrease in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as White, from 86.38% in 2000 to 85.15% in 2010. The Hispanic category saw a significant drop of 34.75%, while the Black category experienced a slight increase from 5.16% to 5.24%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained the same at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.38% | 85.15% | -1.42% |
| Black | 5.16% | 5.24% | 1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.69% | 3.06% | -34.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |