Explore the Family Name Convery
The meaning of Convery
Irish (Derry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Ainmhire ‘son of Ainmhire’, a byname meaning ‘fierceness’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Convery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Convery has experienced a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 19,187 to 19,425. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.26%, from 1,309 people in 2000 to 1,391 in 2010. Despite an increase in the number of people with the surname, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,187 | #19,425 | -1.24% |
| Count | 1,309 | 1,391 | 6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Convery
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Convery identify as White, though there was a minor decrease in this demographic from 97.78% in 2000 to 95.69% in 2010. The census also revealed growth in Hispanic identification among those with the surname, increasing by 88.89% over the same period. Additionally, previously suppressed data for 2000 now shows representation in 2010 among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Convery surname population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 95.69% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.87% | 88.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.65% | -29.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |