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

Concord, 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 Concord surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Concord in America

Concord is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Concord surname appeared 100 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Concord.

We can also compare 2010 data for Concord 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 Concord

The surname Concord is an English habitational name derived from the town of Concord in Massachusetts, United States. The town was founded in 1635 by English settlers and named after the principle of harmonious accord or union. The name Concord is derived from the Latin word 'concordia', meaning harmony or agreement.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Concord dates back to the late 17th century in New England. One of the first documented individuals with this surname was John Concord, born in 1675 in Concord, Massachusetts. He was a farmer and landowner in the area.

Another notable bearer of the name was Reverend William Concord, born in 1710 in Concord, Massachusetts. He was a prominent Congregationalist minister and played a significant role in the town's religious life during the 18th century.

During the American Revolutionary War, the town of Concord gained historical significance as the site of the first battle between the British and Colonial forces on April 19, 1775. This event, known as the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marked the beginning of the armed conflict that led to American independence.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Concord was Captain Ebenezer Concord, born in 1745 in Concord, Massachusetts. He served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and participated in several key battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill.

In the 19th century, the surname Concord spread beyond its origins in Massachusetts as individuals migrated to other parts of the United States. Notable bearers include Samuel Concord, born in 1820 in Ohio, who was a successful businessman and philanthropist, and Mary Concord, born in 1845 in Illinois, who was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.

While the surname Concord is relatively uncommon today, it holds a significant place in American history, tracing its roots back to the founding of the town of Concord and the events that sparked the American Revolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Concord

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

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 Concord 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 Concord 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 Concord was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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