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

Connally, 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 Connally surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Connally in America

Connally is the 12627th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Connally surname appeared 2,451 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Connally.

We can also compare 2010 data for Connally 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 Connally

The surname Connally has its origins in Ireland, and it is believed to have emerged sometime around the 12th century. It is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname "O'Connalláin," which means "descendant of Connallán." Connallán was a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "con," meaning "hound," and "all," meaning "mighty" or "powerful."

The Connally surname is primarily associated with County Longford in the Irish Midlands, where it was most prevalent. However, bearers of this name can also be found in other parts of Ireland, particularly in the neighboring counties of Westmeath and Cavan.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Connally surname dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals reference an individual named Connallán Ó Connalláin, who was a notable figure in County Longford during that time.

In the 16th century, the Connally surname was anglicized from its original Gaelic form, leading to various spellings such as Connally, Connelly, and Connolly. This occurred as a result of the English administration's efforts to standardize Irish surnames.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Connally surname:

1. John Connally (1917-1993), an American politician who served as the 39th Governor of Texas and was present during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

2. Sir Michael Connally (1539-1609), an English politician and courtier who served as the Lord Privy Seal under Queen Elizabeth I.

3. James Connally (1843-1928), an Irish-American labor leader and one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).

4. Evan Shelby Connally (1844-1917), an American lawyer and politician who served as the 14th Governor of New Mexico Territory.

5. John Connally (1923-2014), an American actor and film producer, best known for his roles in films such as "The Untouchables" and "The Godfather Part III."

The Connally surname has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Ireland. For example, the townland of Connally in County Longford is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Connally

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

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

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