Explore the Family Name Conyer
The meaning of Conyer
English: occupational name for a minter, a coiner of money, from an agent derivative of Old French coignier ‘to stamp money, to mint’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Conyer in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Conyer in the United States has experienced a slight decline over the decade, as reflected by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Conyer was ranked as the 30,324th most popular surname with approximately 728 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 34,353 and the count decreased to 660, signifying a -13.29% change in rank and a -9.34% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 of the population also saw a decrease from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, marking an -18.52% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,324 | #34,353 | -13.29% |
| Count | 728 | 660 | -9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Conyer
When it comes to the ethnic identity of the individuals with the surname Conyer, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White increased from 52.75% to 55.61%, an increase of 5.42%. Those identifying as having two or more races nearly doubled, increasing from 2.06% to 3.94%. However, there were decreases among those identifying as Black and Hispanic, dropping by -10.59% and -10.92% respectively. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.75% | 55.61% | 5.42% |
| Black | 41.35% | 36.97% | -10.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 3.94% | 91.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 3.18% | -10.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |