Explore the Family Name Connely
The meaning of Connely
Irish: variant of Connolly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Connely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Connely has noticeably decreased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Connely ranked 24,306 in popularity with 966 individuals bearing this surname, representing 0.36 per 100k of the population. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 33,645 with only 677 people carrying the Connely name, which is equivalent to 0.23 per 100k of the population. This represents a decrease of approximately 38.42% in rank and 29.92% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #33,645 | -38.42% |
| Count | 966 | 677 | -29.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.23 | -36.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Connely
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Connely surname identified as White (84.68%), followed by Black (9.52%), Hispanic (3.11%), Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native (both less than 1%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (84.19%), a slight increase was noted among those identifying as Black (9.60%) and those identifying with two or more races (2.07%). The percentage of Connellys identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease (2.07%), and no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.68% | 84.19% | -0.58% |
| Black | 9.52% | 9.6% | 0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 2.07% | 99.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 2.07% | -33.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |