Explore the Family Name Conboy
The meaning of Conboy
Irish (Leitrim and Sligo): from Ó Conbuidhe, ‘descendant of Cú Bhuidhe’, a personal name meaning ‘yellow hound’. Compare Convey, and see Conway.
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How common is the last name Conboy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Conboy saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,071st most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 14,197th. The number of people bearing this surname also dipped slightly, from 2,148 individuals in 2000 to 2,115 in 2010, marking a minor decline of 1.54%. This corresponds with a drop of 10% in the proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,071 | #14,197 | -8.61% |
| Count | 2,148 | 2,115 | -1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.72 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conboy
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Conboy, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is most commonly associated with those identifying as White, making up 93.20% in 2000 and 92.86% in 2010. Although the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic was significantly lower, it increased substantially over the decade, rising by 55.70% from 2.28% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010. There was also a small portion of individuals who identified with two or more races, however, this decreased slightly over the decade. No individuals with the surname Conboy were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 35.21% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 92.86% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 3.55% | 55.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.84% | 1.84% | -35.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.04% | -2.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |