Explore the Family Name Conine
The meaning of Conine
Americanized form of Dutch Conijn: from Middle Dutch conijn ‘rabbit’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a dealer in rabbits, or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a rabbit in some way. Compare Carnine. History: The name Conyn is recorded in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) in the mid-17th century.
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How common is the last name Conine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Conine has seen minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Conine ranked 19,503 in popularity and slightly dropped to 20,099 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.06%. The count of individuals with the Conine surname also saw a marginal rise from 1,281 in 2000 to 1,329 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.75%. However, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people dipped from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010, a reduction of 4.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,503 | #20,099 | -3.06% |
| Count | 1,281 | 1,329 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conine
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Conine surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 94.3% to 93.53%, while representation among individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.64% to 2.48%. Although individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were not represented in 2000, they made up 1.58% of the Conine surname holders in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals with the Conine surname identifying as having two or more races decreased by 30.80% and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category was no longer represented in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 93.53% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.48% | 51.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 1.73% | -30.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |