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

Coner, 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 Coner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coner in America

Coner is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coner surname appeared 252 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 Coner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coner 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 Coner

The surname Coner has its origins in Ireland, with records dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Conaire, derived from the personal name Conaire, which means "wisdom" or "reason."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The annals mention several individuals with the surname Ó Conaire, indicating that the family held a prominent position in certain regions of Ireland during that time.

Over the centuries, the surname underwent various spelling variations, including Coner, Conner, Conor, and O'Conor. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the personal preferences of individual families.

In the 16th century, the Coner family had a strong presence in County Roscommon, particularly in the baronies of Boyle and Ballintober. Several members of the family were landowners and played significant roles in local affairs.

One notable figure was Sir Hugh Coner (1550-1624), who served as a Member of Parliament for County Roscommon in the early 17th century. He was also a successful lawyer and held the position of Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland.

Another prominent individual was Roderic O'Conor (1116-1198), the last High King of Ireland from the O'Conor dynasty. He ruled during a turbulent period marked by conflicts with the Anglo-Normans, who had begun their invasion of Ireland in the late 12th century.

In the 18th century, the Coner name appeared in various historical records related to County Mayo. One such individual was James Coner (1732-1804), a prominent landowner and member of the Irish gentry.

The surname Coner also has a presence in other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada, due to Irish immigration. One notable bearer of the name was William James Coner (1870-1940), an American Catholic priest and educator who served as the president of Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Throughout history, the surname Coner has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, politicians, lawyers, clergy, and educators. While the name may have undergone spelling variations over time, its Irish roots and historical significance remain a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Emerald Isle.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coner

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

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

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