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

Conserve, 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 Conserve surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conserve in America

Conserve is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conserve surname appeared 120 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 Conserve.

The history of the last name Conserve

The surname CONSERVE is of French origin, derived from the Old French verb "conserver," meaning "to preserve" or "to keep." It first emerged in the late 12th century in the northern regions of France.

CONSERVE is believed to have originated as an occupational surname, initially referring to individuals responsible for preserving food or other perishable goods. As the name spread across France, it was also adopted by those involved in conservation efforts, such as preserving natural resources or protecting historical sites.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CONSERVE can be found in the Cartulaire de Guines, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Jehan Conserve" from the village of Guînes in northern France.

In the 14th century, the surname CONSERVE appeared in various legal documents and records across Normandy and Picardy. One notable individual bearing this name was Jacques Conserve, a wine merchant from Rouen who lived between 1320 and 1385.

During the Renaissance period, the CONSERVE surname gained prominence in Paris and its surrounding regions. A well-known figure from this era was Antoine Conserve (1510-1572), a respected architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings, including portions of the Louvre Palace.

In the 17th century, the CONSERVE family established a presence in the French colonies of the Caribbean. Pierre Conserve (1625-1692) was a plantation owner and prominent figure in the sugarcane industry on the island of Martinique.

As the CONSERVE surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to England, where it was anglicized to various spellings, such as "Conserve" or "Conservey." One notable English bearer of this name was Sir John Conservey (1735-1809), a military officer who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Other notable individuals with the surname CONSERVE include Émile Conserve (1845-1923), a French botanist known for his work on plant taxonomy, and Marcelle Conserve (1890-1968), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Cubist movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conserve

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

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 Conserve 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.

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

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