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

Conro, 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 Conro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conro in America

Conro is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conro surname appeared 134 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 Conro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conro 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 Conro

The surname CONRO is believed to have originated in Ireland, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Old Irish Gaelic word "conra," which translates to "victorious" or "conquering." The earliest records of this surname can be traced back to the 11th century.

In the Annals of the Four Masters, a medieval Irish chronicle, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name CONRO, or variations thereof, such as Conroy or Conrey. One notable entry from the 12th century references a Conchobhar Ó Conrói, who was a chieftain of the Uí Failge, a prominent Irish clan.

The CONRO surname is also found in several ancient manuscripts and records, including the Annals of Ulster and the Book of Leinster, both of which date back to the 12th century. These references suggest that the name was well-established in Ireland during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname CONRO was Malachy Conroy, who was born in County Offaly, Ireland, in the late 15th century. He was a renowned scholar and poet, known for his works in the Irish language.

Another notable figure was Felim Conroy, born in County Longford, Ireland, in the 16th century. He was a prominent leader during the Irish Rebellion of 1641 and played a significant role in the resistance against English rule.

In the 17th century, a family of CONRO landowners in County Westmeath, Ireland, gained prominence. One member of this family, James Conroy, born in 1658, was a successful merchant and politician who served as a member of the Irish Parliament.

The CONRO surname was also found in other parts of Ireland, such as County Mayo, where a branch of the family settled in the 18th century. One of their descendants, Michael Conroy, born in 1792, was a respected educator and writer who published several works on Irish history and culture.

Throughout the 19th century, many individuals with the CONRO surname emigrated from Ireland to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. This diaspora played a significant role in the global distribution of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conro

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

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

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