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

Conforme, 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 Conforme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conforme in America

Conforme is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conforme surname appeared 114 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 Conforme.

The history of the last name Conforme

The surname Conforme originates from Italy, believed to have emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "conforme," meaning "in conformity" or "in accordance." This surname likely indicated that the bearer adhered to certain rules, regulations, or societal norms.

The earliest known record of the name Conforme appears in a Venetian census from 1379, where a family with that surname is listed as residing in the city's San Marco district. It is possible that the name arose as a descriptive surname for someone who was known for their conformity or adherence to rules.

In the 15th century, the Conforme family appears to have spread to other regions of Italy, including Tuscany and Lombardy. Several historical documents from this period, such as tax records and land deeds, mention individuals with the Conforme surname.

One notable early bearer of the name was Giovanni Conforme, a merchant from Florence who lived from 1425 to 1492. He is recorded as having traded in luxury goods, particularly silk and spices, between Italy and the Levant.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Conforme family settled in the city of Genoa. Here, they became involved in the maritime trade industry, with several members serving as ship captains and navigators. One such individual was Niccolò Conforme (1558-1624), who is credited with charting new trade routes in the Mediterranean.

Another significant figure was Girolamo Conforme (1620-1687), a renowned jurist from Milan. He authored several influential legal treatises and served as a judge in the Milanese court system.

As the Conforme surname spread across Italy, it also encountered variations in spelling, such as Conformi, Conformino, and Conformati. These variants likely arose due to regional dialects and scribal errors in historical records.

Other notable individuals with the Conforme surname include Pietro Conforme (1738-1805), a celebrated architect from Rome who designed several churches and palaces, and Luca Conforme (1867-1941), a painter from Naples whose works are displayed in various Italian museums.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conforme

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

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 Conforme 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.

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

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