2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Concord
A surname derived from the word "concord," indicating peace, harmony, or unity.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Concord. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Concord 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Concord in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Concord, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Black (8.6%) and Hispanic (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Concord
Among Census respondents with the surname Concord, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Black (8.6%) and Hispanic (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Concord 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 Concord surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.9% · 87
- Black or African American8.6% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Concord
Concord 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-8 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 19,187 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 19,187 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 7,986 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 Concord 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 | #160,975 | #152,989 | 5.0% |
| Count | 100 | 105 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Concord bearers went from 100 to 105 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 7,986 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #152,989.
FAQ
Concord surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Concord?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Concord. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Concord?
Concord ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Concord. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Concord.
Has Concord become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Concord went from 100 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 5 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Concord?
Among Census respondents with the surname Concord, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.9%. The next largest groups are Black (8.6%) and Hispanic (3.8%). 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 Concord in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.9% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Concord appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.9%), Black (8.6%), Hispanic (3.8%). 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 Concord (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 Concord mean?
A surname derived from the word "concord," indicating peace, harmony, or unity. 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 Concord (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 many people share the surname Concord?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.