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

Conor, 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 Conor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conor in America

Conor is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conor surname appeared 158 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 Conor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conor 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 Conor

The surname Conor originated in Ireland and is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Ó Conchobhair. It is derived from the personal name Conchobhar, which means "lover of hounds" or "wolf-lover". This name can be traced back to the 7th century and is associated with the ancient ruling dynasty of Connacht, one of the four medieval Irish kingdoms.

The Conor surname is predominantly found in the western provinces of Ireland, particularly in counties such as Roscommon, Sligo, and Mayo. The first recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled by Franciscan monks in the 17th century.

One of the earliest and most notable figures with the surname Conor was Toirdhealbhach Ua Conchobhair (1088-1156), who was the King of Connacht and the last High King of Ireland before the Norman invasion. He is renowned for his efforts to unite the Irish kingdoms and his patronage of the arts and literature.

Another prominent figure was Felim Ó Conchobhair (1152-1265), who was the King of Connacht from 1233 to 1265. He played a pivotal role in the Irish resistance against the Norman invasion and is remembered for his military prowess and political acumen.

In the 16th century, Ruaidhrí Ó Conchobhair (1560-1629) was a renowned Irish chieftain and military leader who fought against the English forces during the Nine Years' War. He is celebrated for his bravery and his defense of Irish sovereignty.

During the Irish Confederate Wars of the 17th century, Rory O'Conor (1627-1701) was a prominent figure who served as the President of the Irish Confederation from 1642 to 1644. He was a staunch defender of Catholic rights and played a crucial role in the Irish struggle for independence against English rule.

In more recent times, the surname has been carried by individuals such as Charles O'Conor (1804-1884), an Irish lawyer and historian who was a prominent advocate for Irish nationalism and cultural revival in the 19th century.

The Conor surname has a rich history and is deeply rooted in the annals of Irish culture and heritage. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient ruling dynasties of Ireland, and it has been borne by many notable figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conor

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

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

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