2000
#7,354
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,174
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.55
Rare Last name
Conard
A habitational surname derived from a place in Normandy, likely referring to a duck pond or marsh.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,778 Americans carry the last name Conard. That puts it at #7,661 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.39 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 71,736 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Conard surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Conard with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.8K
1 in 71,736
Census rank
#7,661
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,167 bearers of the surname Conard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.39 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7661st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Conard, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Black (7.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Conard
Among Census respondents with the surname Conard, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Black (7.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Conard bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Conard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.2% · 3,552
- Black or African American7.8% · 323
- Two or more races3.7% · 155
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 98
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 25
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Conard
Conard appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#7,431
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,482
+308 bearers (+7.4%)
Per 100,000 1.52
Rank movement Down 77 places
2020
#7,661
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,167
-315 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 1.39
Rank movement Down 230 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,354 | 4,174 | 1.55 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,431 | 4,482 | 1.52 | +308 bearers (+7.4%) | Down 77 places |
| 2020 | #7,661 | 4,167 | 1.39 | -315 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 230 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Conard surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,431 | #7,661 | -3.1% |
| Count | 4,482 | 4,167 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.52 | 1.39 | -8.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Conard bearers went from 4,482 to 4,167 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 230 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,431 to #7,661.
FAQ
Conard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Conard?
Name Census estimates that about 4,778 living Americans carry the surname Conard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 71,736 residents.
How common is Conard?
Conard ranks #7,661 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.39 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,167 people with the surname Conard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,778), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.39 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.39 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Conard.
Has Conard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Conard went from 4,482 recorded bearers to 4,167. That is a decrease of 315 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,431 to #7,661.
What does the Census say about the background of Conard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Conard, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Black (7.8%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Conard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.2% (3,552 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Conard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.2%), Black (7.8%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Conard (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Conard mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place in Normandy, likely referring to a duck pond or marsh. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Conard (1.39 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Conard?
Want to know how many people have the surname Conard? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.