Explore the Family Name Conrad
The meaning of Conrad
1. German: variant of Konrad and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. It was also adopted as a surname by Ashkenazic Jews. 2. French (mainly Alsace and Lorraine): from the personal name Conrad, of ancient Germanic origin, or a Frenchified form of the German cognate Konrad. 3. English (Middlesex): from an Anglicized form of the German personal name Konrad. 4. Altered form of Conard 1, a surname of German origin, ultimately a cognate of the names above. 5. Americanized form of Dutch Koenraad, Polish, Slovenian, and Croatian Konrad, Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian Konrád, and also of any of variants and derivatives of this name, e.g. of Polish Kondrat.
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How common is the last name Conrad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Conrad has fluctuated in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 786th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 848th, a decrease of 7.89%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Conrad surname increased slightly from 40,102 in 2000 to 40,707 in 2010, a rise of 1.51%. The proportion of Conrads per 100k people also saw a slight dip from 14.87 in 2000 to 13.8 in 2010, a change of -7.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #786 | #848 | -7.89% |
| Count | 40,102 | 40,707 | 1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 14.87 | 13.8 | -7.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conrad
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Conrad. In 2000, the majority of Conrads were identified as White at 93.61%, which dipped slightly to 92.02% in 2010. The Conrad surname saw an increase in its representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders, moving from 0.50% in 2000 to 0.62% in 2010. Similarly, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.07% to 1.48%. There was also a significant increase in Hispanic representation, from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with the Conrad surname rose from 2.82% to 3.14%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a slight decrease from 0.59% to 0.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.61% | 92.02% | -1.7% |
| Black | 2.82% | 3.14% | 11.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.16% | 53.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.48% | 38.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.62% | 24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.58% | -1.69% |
Conrad ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Conrad is British & Irish, which comprises 41.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (35.1%) and Eastern European (6.8%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 41.3% |
| French & German | 35.1% |
| Eastern European | 6.8% |
| Other | 16.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Conrad
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Conrad have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 80.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 80.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 80.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 80.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 80.00% |
What Conrad haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Conrad is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M167 and I-Z58, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Baker, Miller, Braun, Fischer, Schneider, Koch, Smith, Brown, Wright, Snyder.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Conrad surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Conrad have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Conrad" Surname 41.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Conrad" Surname 26.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Conrad" Surname 26.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Conrad" Surname 35.2%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Conrad?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Conrad are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition