Explore the Family Name Coney
The meaning of Coney
English: nickname from Middle English cony ‘rabbit’ (a back-formation from conies, from Old French conis, plural of conil), perhaps for someone thought to resemble a rabbit in some way or who wore rabbit skin or who sold rabbits or their skins. One York trader with this name in 1323 was a peleter or furrier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Coney has experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 6,900th in terms of popularity, with 4,487 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, the rank had risen to 6,711th, with an increase in count to 5,032 individuals. This represents a change of approximately 2.74% in rank and a more substantial 12.15% increase in the count. The proportion of people with the surname Coney per 100,000 also increased from 1.66 to 1.71 over the decade, marking a 3.01% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,900 | #6,711 | 2.74% |
| Count | 4,487 | 5,032 | 12.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.66 | 1.71 | 3.01% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coney
The Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Coney between 2000 and 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw increases. Specifically, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 36.36%, two or more races by 80.95%, Hispanic by 26.99%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 40%. However, those identifying as Black and White both saw slight decreases, with the Black ethnicity going down by 2.12% and White by 1.27%. Despite these changes, the Black ethnicity remained the most prevalent among bearers of the surname Coney, making up 64.31% of the total in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.7% | 64.31% | -2.12% |
| White | 30.78% | 30.39% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.66% | 80.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.07% | 26.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.3% | 36.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.28% | 40% |