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

Conston, 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 Conston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Conston in America

Conston is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Conston surname appeared 122 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 Conston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Conston 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 Conston

The surname Conston originates from England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, likely a town or village where the earliest bearers of the name resided.

One possible origin could be the Old English words "conic" and "tun," which translates to "king's town" or "royal settlement." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location associated with royalty or a prominent ruler.

In the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England compiled in 1086, there are mentions of settlements with similar names, such as "Conistun" and "Coniston," which could be related to the surname's origins.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Conston dates back to the 13th century, with a Roger de Coniston appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273. This entry suggests that the surname may have initially been derived from the place name Coniston, located in the county of Yorkshire.

Another notable figure bearing the Conston surname was Sir John Conston, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. Records indicate that he held lands in Lincolnshire and played a significant role in the local community during his lifetime.

In the 16th century, the Conston family established roots in the county of Cheshire, where they became influential landowners and contributed to the local economy and society. One notable member was William Conston (1525-1597), who served as a magistrate and held significant influence in the region.

The Conston surname also appears in historical records related to the English Civil War, with several individuals bearing the name fighting on both sides of the conflict. One such figure was Captain Thomas Conston (1610-1679), who served in the Parliamentarian forces and played a role in several major battles during the war.

Another noteworthy individual with the Conston surname was Elizabeth Conston (1670-1742), a philanthropist and benefactor from Yorkshire. She was known for her charitable works and her support of local churches and educational institutions.

These examples demonstrate the rich history and geographical distribution of the Conston surname across various regions of England, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Conston

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

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

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