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

Conrique, 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 Conrique surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conrique in America

Conrique is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conrique surname appeared 153 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 Conrique.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conrique 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 Conrique

The surname Conrique is thought to have originated in Spain during the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "conquista," which means "conquest" or "victory." The name may have been given to someone who had achieved a significant victory in battle or had conquered a particular area.

In the early medieval period, surnames were not as common as they are today. Many people were identified by their occupation, place of origin, or a physical characteristic. The surname Conrique likely emerged as a descriptive name to distinguish a person who had accomplished a notable conquest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Conrique can be found in a document from the Kingdom of Aragon, dated around 1250. The document mentions a knight named Juan Conrique, who was granted lands for his service in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to drive the Moors out of the Iberian Peninsula.

During the 14th century, the Conrique family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain. Records show that a nobleman named Diego Conrique was a respected leader in the city of Seville during this time.

In the 16th century, a famous explorer and navigator named Juan Conrique set sail from Spain and was among the first Europeans to explore the Pacific Coast of North America. His expedition in 1542 is considered a significant milestone in the exploration of the American West.

Another notable figure with the surname Conrique was Catalina Conrique, a Spanish poet and writer who lived in the 17th century. Her collection of poems and essays, published in 1659, was widely acclaimed and helped establish her as a prominent literary figure of her time.

In the 18th century, a military leader named Alejandro Conrique played a crucial role in the Spanish campaigns against the British during the American Revolutionary War. His strategic tactics were instrumental in several key battles, earning him recognition and respect from both sides.

Throughout history, variations of the spelling of the surname have been found, including Conric, Conriche, and Conriquez. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conrique

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

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

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