Explore the Family Name Conolly
The meaning of Conolly
Irish (Donegal): shortened, Anglicized form of Ó Conghaile or Ó Conghalaigh, see Connolly. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Donovan.
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How common is the last name Conolly in the United States?
The surname Conolly experienced a modest uptick in popularity from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 39,678th most common last name, while in 2010, it moved up to the 39,352nd position — an increase of 0.82%. The number of individuals with the Conolly surname increased by 7.29% during this period, growing from 521 to 559. However, the frequency of the surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #39,352 | 0.82% |
| Count | 521 | 559 | 7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conolly
In terms of ethnicity, the Conolly surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to figures from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly, rising by 47.01% to represent almost 2% of all those named Conolly. Individuals reporting two or more races also saw an increase, up 39.58% to make up 2.68% of the total. Meanwhile, the proportion of white individuals dropped slightly, falling by 2.31% to account for 85.69% of the total. The count of Hispanics was suppressed for privacy reasons, while the percentage of Black individuals increased by 10.43% to represent 8.05% of the Conolly population. There were no changes in the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.72% | 85.69% | -2.31% |
| Black | 7.29% | 8.05% | 10.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.68% | 39.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 1.97% | 47.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |