Explore the Family Name Conver
The meaning of Conver
Altered form, reflecting the French pronunciation, of French Convert: nickname from convert, probably bestowed on a religious convert. This surname is also found among African Americans. Compare Confer. History: The majority of the bearers of the surname Conver trace their origin to Christian Carol Conver from Switzerland, who arrived in PA in 1751.
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How common is the last name Conver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Conver has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Conver ranked 99,214th in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 84,136th place, a 15.2% increase. In terms of the actual count of individuals with the Conver surname, there was a similar rise. The count went from 169 persons in 2000 to 223 persons in 2010, marking an upsurge of nearly 32%. The proportion per 100k also grew by 33.33%, moving from 0.06 to 0.08 in a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #84,136 | 15.2% |
| Count | 169 | 223 | 31.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conver
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Conver, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals that the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 79% of those bearing the surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.67% over the decade. The second largest ethnic group within the Conver surname were those identifying as Black, making up 13.61% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 12.56% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 6.51% in 2000 and this too decreased marginally to 5.83% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Conver surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no reported individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.29% | 79.82% | 0.67% |
| Black | 13.61% | 12.56% | -7.71% |
| Hispanic | 6.51% | 5.83% | -10.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |