Explore the Family Name Conran
The meaning of Conran
Irish (Wicklow, Wexford, and Kildare): Anglicized form of a diminutive of Gaelic Ó Conaráin ‘descendant of Conarán’, a personal name from a pet form of Conaire (see Conroy 2). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Siobhan.
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How common is the last name Conran in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Conran' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,672nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 40,016th position, reflecting a decrease of 9.12%. The count of individuals bearing the name also slightly decreased, from 575 in 2000 to 548 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.7%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a fall from 0.21 to 0.19, decreasing by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #40,016 | -9.12% |
| Count | 575 | 548 | -4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conran
The ethnicity associated with the Conran surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, saw shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.65% of Conrans identified as white, which slightly decreased to 94.71% by 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.74% to 1.82%. Interestingly, no Conrans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010, despite some representation in 2000. The 2010 census also saw the emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races within this surname, marking a new aspect of Conran's ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.71% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.82% | 4.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |