Find out how popular the last name Conard is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Conard.

Conard, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Conard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conard in America

Conard is the 7431st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conard surname appeared 4,482 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Conard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conard to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Conard

The surname CONARD originated in France, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word 'conart', meaning 'cunning' or 'clever'. It is believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as being particularly shrewd or crafty.

One of the earliest known bearers of the CONARD surname was Renaud Conard, a French nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from the region of Normandy, where the name was particularly prevalent during the Middle Ages.

The CONARD name can also be found in the Domesday Book, a remarkable survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name had already spread to England by the late 11th century, likely as a result of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Hugues Conard was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Paris. He is credited with writing several influential works on philosophy and theology, cementing the CONARD name in the annals of medieval academia.

During the Renaissance period, the CONARD surname gained further recognition through the achievements of Jean Conard, a French artist and engraver who lived from 1483 to 1538. His intricate woodcut illustrations adorned numerous books and manuscripts of the time, showcasing his exceptional talent and skill.

Another notable bearer of the CONARD name was Louis Conard, a French botanist who lived from 1834 to 1912. He was renowned for his work on the cultivation and hybridization of roses, and many modern rose varieties bear his name as a tribute to his contributions to horticulture.

Throughout its history, the CONARD surname has been associated with various place names and locations, reflecting the geographic spread of its bearers. Some examples include Conard's Mill in Pennsylvania, USA, and the town of Conard in Michigan, both of which were likely named after individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conard

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Conard.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Conard was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Conard has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Conard was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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