Explore the Family Name Conard
The meaning of Conard
1. Americanized form of German Conrad, which is a variant of Konrad and of its byform Kunrad. 2. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Konhard, composed of the elements kōne, kuoni ‘bold’ + hard ‘brave, strong’. History: One of the first German settlers in PA was Dennis Conard (who came on the ship Concord in 1683). His original German surname was written by himself as both Kunrad and Kunders (the latter being an old Westphalian derivative). However, in Penn’s charter of Germantown from 1689, his surname is spelled as Conrad, and from this form the spelling Conard arose. The surnames of Dennis Conard’s children were also spelled in different ways (beside Conard): Conrad (the firstborn son), Kunders, Cunards, Cunnard, and Cunreds.
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How common is the last name Conard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Conard underwent slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Conard was ranked as the 7,354th most popular surname, falling slightly to 7,431st in 2010, a minor decrease of 1.05%. However, the total count of people with the surname increased by 7.38% from 4,174 to 4,482 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 1.94%, indicating that while the absolute number of individuals with this surname rose, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,354 | #7,431 | -1.05% |
| Count | 4,174 | 4,482 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.55 | 1.52 | -1.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conard
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Conard, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some varying trends between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by almost 3% from 90.90% to 88.20%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity experienced a significant growth of 84.69%, increasing from 0.98% to 1.81%. There were also increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander category (from 0.41% to 0.60%) and those identifying as Black (from 6.30% to 7.50%). Those reporting as having two or more races also saw an increase, from 1.01% to 1.47%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained relatively stable, with a minor increase from 0.41% to 0.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 88.2% | -2.97% |
| Black | 6.3% | 7.5% | 19.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.81% | 84.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.47% | 45.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.6% | 46.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.42% | 2.44% |
Conard ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Conard is British & Irish, which comprises 49.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (34.0%) and Scandinavian (4.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Nigerian, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 49.4% |
| French & German | 34.0% |
| Scandinavian | 4.9% |
| Other | 11.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Conard
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Conard have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.20% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 90.20% |
| South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 89.20% |
What Conard haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Conard is R-A294, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-A294 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L48 and R-DF19, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Self, Halley, Barrington, Lowman, Hulett, Vestal, Van Ness, Masters, Bennett, Moller.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Conard surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Conard have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Conard" Surname 64.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Conard" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Conard" Surname 31.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Conard" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Conard?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Conard are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition