Conine
A French surname derived from a place name meaning "rabbit warren" or "rabbit hutch".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,542 Americans carry the last name Conine. That puts it at #20,099 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.45 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 222,279 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Conine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
1.5K
1 in 222,279
Census rank
#20,099
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,329 bearers of the surname Conine in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.45 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 20099th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Conine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Conine
The surname Conine is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "conin," which means "rabbit." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who bore some resemblance to a rabbit or had a connection with rabbits, such as a hunter or a furrier.
The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in various regions of France, including Normandy and Brittany. Some of the earliest spellings include "Conyn," "Conin," and "Connin."
In medieval times, the Conine family was prominent in the village of Conines, located in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. The name is mentioned in several historical records from this area, including the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Conine was Jean Conine, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). Another notable figure was Pierre Conine, a merchant from Rouen who traded in furs and textiles in the 15th century.
As the name spread across Europe, it took on different spellings and variations. In England, it was sometimes anglicized as "Connine" or "Connyn." In Germany, it appeared as "Konin" or "Konihn."
During the 17th and 18th centuries, several members of the Conine family immigrated to the Americas, particularly to the British colonies in North America. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Jacques Conine, a French Huguenot who settled in New Rochelle, New York, in the late 1600s.
Another notable individual was Pierre Conine, a French-Canadian fur trader and explorer who was active in the Great Lakes region in the mid-18th century. He is credited with establishing several trading posts and settlements in what is now Michigan and Wisconsin.
In the 19th century, the Conine surname gained further recognition with the birth of William Conine (1815-1892), an American businessman and politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1867 to 1871.
Other notable individuals with the surname include Charles Conine (1874-1949), an American architect known for his work on several prominent buildings in New York City, and Robert Conine (1922-2008), a Canadian artist and painter.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Conine
Among Census respondents with the surname Conine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Conine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Conine surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.5%
- Two or more races1.7%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6%
- Unknown or suppressed0.7%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Conine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,503 | #20,099 | -3.1% |
| Count | 1,281 | 1,329 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Conine bearers went from 1,281 to 1,329 (+3.7% change). The surname moved down 596 positions in the national ranking, going from #19,503 to #20,099.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Conine
FAQ
Conine surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Conine?
The surname Conine holds position #20,099 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,542 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.45 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Conine surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Conine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.