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

Conrado, 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 Conrado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conrado in America

Conrado is the 38754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conrado surname appeared 570 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 Conrado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conrado 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 Conrado

The surname Conrado is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish form of the Germanic personal name Konrad, which means "bold counsel" or "brave advisor." This name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages and was borne by several notable historical figures.

The earliest known record of the surname Conrado dates back to the 12th century, where it appears in various historical documents from the regions of Castile and Aragon in Spain. The name was often associated with noble families and individuals of high social standing during this time.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Conrado can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento, a 13th-century document that recorded the distribution of land and property among the Christian conquerors of Valencia after its reconquest from the Moors in 1238. This document lists several individuals with the surname Conrado, indicating their presence in the region.

In the 14th century, the surname Conrado gained further prominence with the birth of Juan Conrado (1310-1375), a renowned Spanish poet and writer from Valencia. His literary works, including the epic poem "El Cancionero," have been widely studied and celebrated for their contribution to Spanish literature.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Conrado was Pedro Conrado (1460-1525), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World in 1493. Conrado played a crucial role in the early exploration and colonization efforts in the Caribbean region.

During the 16th century, the Conrado surname was associated with the Spanish nobility, with several members of the family holding prominent positions in the royal court. One such figure was Diego Conrado de Villalba (1525-1592), a Spanish diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire under King Philip II.

In the 17th century, the surname Conrado gained recognition in the field of arts and culture with the birth of Juan Conrado de la Cerda (1610-1675), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Spain.

As the centuries passed, the surname Conrado continued to be influential in various fields, including politics, literature, and academia. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Miguel Conrado Rodríguez (1785-1854), a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence, and María Conrado (1888-1963), a renowned Spanish educator and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and access to education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conrado

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

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

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