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

Condley, 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 Condley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Condley in America

Condley is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Condley surname appeared 164 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 Condley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Condley 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 Condley

The surname Condley has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place called Conedley or Cundley, which was located in the county of Shropshire. The name may have evolved from the Old English words "cund" meaning "known" and "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing," suggesting that it was originally a reference to a well-known meadow or clearing in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Cundelai." This entry is believed to refer to the same location from which the surname originated. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings, including Cundley, Cundeley, Condeley, and eventually Condley.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert de Cundelay living in Shropshire, indicating the presence of the name in that region during that time period. Another notable figure was John Condley, a merchant who lived in London in the late 16th century and was involved in the trading of goods with the Netherlands.

During the 17th century, the name appears in parish records from various parts of England, suggesting its spread across the country. One notable bearer of the name was William Condley, a landowner in Oxfordshire who was born around 1645 and died in 1712.

In the 18th century, the Condley family had established themselves in various parts of England, with records indicating their presence in counties such as Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Gloucestershire. One prominent figure from this era was Thomas Condley (1732-1801), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London.

As the centuries progressed, the Condley surname continued to be represented across England, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields. One such example is Sir John Condley (1845-1923), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army and received numerous honors for his service.

Throughout its history, the surname Condley has maintained its connection to its English roots, with the name appearing in various historical records, documents, and accounts, reflecting the rich tapestry of England's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Condley

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

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

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