2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Conces
A toponymic surname possibly derived from the town of Conches in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Conces. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Conces 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.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Conces in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Conces, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Conces
The surname Conces has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "con ces", which translates to "with these". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near a particular landmark or feature, such as a river or a hill.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Conces can be found in the Spanish census records of the town of Seville, dating back to the year 1232. The record mentions a family by the name of Conces residing in the town during that time period.
Another notable reference to the name Conces can be found in the archives of the city of Barcelona, where a document from the year 1387 mentions a merchant named Juan Conces, who was involved in the trade of spices and textiles with the neighboring regions.
In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Diego Conces was documented as a knight in the court of King Ferdinand II of Aragon. His exploits and loyalty to the crown were chronicled in several historical manuscripts of the time.
During the 16th century, a well-known writer and philosopher named Francisco Conces made significant contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of Seville. His works explored themes of morality, ethics, and the human condition, and he was widely respected among his contemporaries.
Moving into the 17th century, a notable individual named María Conces gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts in the city of Madrid. She was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations that provided aid and support to the underprivileged members of society.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Conces has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Spain. For instance, the village of Conces de la Sierra in the region of Aragon is believed to have derived its name from the presence of families bearing the Conces surname in the area during the Middle Ages.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Conces
Among Census respondents with the surname Conces, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Conces 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 Conces surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 8
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Conces
Conces appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+13 bearers (+12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,774 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.5%) | Up 11,774 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 Conces 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 | #156,044 | #144,270 | 7.5% |
| Count | 104 | 117 | 12.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Conces bearers went from 104 to 117 (+12.5% change). The surname moved up 11,774 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #144,270.
FAQ
Conces surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Conces?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Conces. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Conces?
Conces ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Conces. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Conces.
Has Conces become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Conces went from 104 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 13 (+12.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Conces?
Among Census respondents with the surname Conces, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Conces in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Conces appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Hispanic (6.8%), Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Conces (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 Conces mean?
A toponymic surname possibly derived from the town of Conches in France. 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 Conces (0.04 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 Conces?
Want to know how many people have the last name Conces? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.