Explore the Family Name Conneely
The meaning of Conneely
Irish (Galway): shortened Anglicized form of Ó Conghaile, see Connolly, or shortened Anglicized form of Mac Conghaile, see McNeela. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aine, Brendan, Cathal.
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How common is the last name Conneely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Conneely has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Conneely ranked 46,153 among all surnames with a count of 435, giving it a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 51,610 and the count decreased to 403, reducing its proportion to 0.14 per 100,000 people. This represents an overall change in popularity of -11.82% and a change in count of -7.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #51,610 | -11.82% |
| Count | 435 | 403 | -7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conneely
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Conneely also shows some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.70% of those with the Conneely surname identified as White, while 1.38% reported belonging to two or more races. However, by 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White had slightly decreased to 97.27%, and there were no longer any reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races. Notably, the 2010 census showed that 2.73% of individuals with the Conneely surname identified as Hispanic, a category that was not represented at all in the 2000 data. No Conneelys reported identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 97.27% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |