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

Connery, 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 Connery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Connery in America

Connery is the 16839th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Connery surname appeared 1,695 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 Connery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Connery 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 Connery

The surname Connery has its origins in Scotland, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "conaire," which means "hound" or "wolf." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone with wolf-like characteristics or perhaps a keen hunter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Connery can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, dating back to 1376. In these ancient records, a person named John Conary is mentioned, indicating the possible roots of the modern spelling.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Connarie, Connary, and Connorie, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. These variations were common in medieval times before the standardization of surnames.

The Connery surname has been linked to several places in Scotland, most notably the parish of Connery in Aberdeenshire. This connection suggests that some bearers of the name may have derived their surname from the place where they lived or held land.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Connery is Sir Sean Connery (1930-2020), the renowned Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond in several films. His acting career spanned over six decades, and he earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes.

Another notable figure was Sir Alexander Connery (1856-1925), a Scottish engineer and businessman who played a significant role in the development of the hydroelectric power industry in Canada. He was responsible for the construction of several major power plants and was knighted for his contributions to the industry.

In the 16th century, the Connery surname appeared in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of documents containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. This historical record provides evidence of the name's presence in Scotland during that period.

The Connery family has also been associated with the Scottish clan system, specifically the Clan Donnachaidh, which traces its roots back to the ancient Celtic kingdom of Dál Riata. This connection suggests that some bearers of the Connery name may have ties to this influential clan.

Other notable individuals with the surname Connery include John Connery (1792-1871), a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada, and James Connery (1858-1935), a Scottish-born American labor leader and one of the founders of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) union.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Connery

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

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

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