Explore the Family Name Conger
The meaning of Conger
Shortened form of English (Norfolk) Belconger, itself an altered form of Belcombre, which is most likely a Norman habitational name from Bellencombre (Seine-Maritime, France), with loss of weakly stressed -en-. The surnames Belconger and Belcombre are no longer found in Britain. Compare Congo 1. History: John Conger Jr., born in 1674 in Woodbridge in Middlesex County, NJ, was reportedly a son of John Belconger and Mary Kelly.
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How common is the last name Conger in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Conger has experienced a slight decline over a decade. In the year 2000, Conger was ranked as the 4800th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had fallen to 5192nd place, marking a decrease of 8.17%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a minor increase of 0.18% from 6725 in 2000 to 6737 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also decreased by 8.43% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,800 | #5,192 | -8.17% |
| Count | 6,725 | 6,737 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.49 | 2.28 | -8.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conger
In terms of ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts in the distribution among those with the surname Conger between 2000 and 2010. While the majority who identify as White had a slight decrease of 2.13%, from 94.91% to 92.89%, there were noticeable increases within other ethnic categories. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 76.11%, from 1.13% to 1.99%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 28.85%, from 0.52% to 0.67%. The group identifying as two or more races increased by 25.64%, from 1.17% to 1.47%. Black individuals went up by 13.99%, from 1.43% to 1.63%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a rise of 62.65%, from 0.83% to 1.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 92.89% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.99% | 76.11% |
| Black | 1.43% | 1.63% | 13.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.47% | 25.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 1.35% | 62.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.67% | 28.85% |
Conger 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 Conger is British & Irish, which comprises 55.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (26.6%) and Eastern European (4.0%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, Indigenous American, and Finnish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.2% |
| French & German | 26.6% |
| Eastern European | 4.0% |
| Other | 14.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Conger
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 Conger have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 90.40% |
What Conger 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 Conger is J-L210, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L210 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-A16, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Luck, Michaud, Mccallister, Keating, Felix, Ginsberg, Auger, Hyman, Marquez, Perlman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Conger surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your 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 Conger 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.
"Conger" Surname 44.4%
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.
"Conger" Surname 17.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Conger" Surname 21.1%
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.
"Conger" Surname 18.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Conger?
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 Conger are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition