Explore the Family Name Conkey
The meaning of Conkey
Scottish (Renfrewshire): shortened and altered form of McConnachie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Conkey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Conkey has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,815th most popular surname, but fell to 26,549th in 2010, indicating an 11.48% drop in rank. The count of individuals with the Conkey surname also decreased during this period by 7.37%, from 991 to 918. This is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which fell by 16.22% from 0.37 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,815 | #26,549 | -11.48% |
| Count | 991 | 918 | -7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.31 | -16.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conkey
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Conkey surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 94.85% to 91.94%. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. However, there was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising by 116.22% from 1.11% to 2.4%. Hispanic representation also grew by 52.89%, from 1.21% to 1.85%, and Black representation increased by 37.39% from 2.22% to 3.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 91.94% | -3.07% |
| Black | 2.22% | 3.05% | 37.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 2.4% | 116.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.85% | 52.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |