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

Convery, 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 Convery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Convery in America

Convery is the 19425th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Convery surname appeared 1,391 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 Convery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Convery 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 Convery

The surname Convery originated in Ireland, specifically in the northern counties of Ulster. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, roughly between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic term "Ó Conbhuídhe," which translates to "descendant of the yellow-haired one."

In ancient Irish records, the name appears with various spellings, such as O'Convery, O'Convry, and O'Convry. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, where it is recorded as "O'Convry" in the year 1305.

The Convery surname has been linked to several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, Niall Convery was a renowned Irish chieftain and landowner in County Tyrone. During the same period, Fearghal Convery was a respected scholar and poet who composed works in both Irish and Latin.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the Hearth Money Rolls, a historical record of households in Ireland. One entry from 1665 lists a Patrick Convery as a resident of County Armagh. Additionally, the Convery family played a role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, with several members participating in the uprising against English rule.

The 19th century saw the rise of Patrick Convery, a prominent Irish politician and member of the Irish Parliamentary Party. He served as a Member of Parliament for County Donegal from 1885 to 1900. Another notable figure was Michael Convery, born in 1836, who was a distinguished author and journalist known for his works on Irish history and culture.

In more recent times, Joseph Convery (1934-2003) was a respected Irish playwright and screenwriter, best known for his works exploring the complexities of life in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Additionally, Brendan Convery (born 1953) is a renowned Irish artist and sculptor, whose works have been exhibited internationally.

While the surname Convery has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and legacy associated with this ancient Irish name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Convery

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

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

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