How common is the Conche surname?

There are approximately 500 people with the surname Conche in the United States.

Are there Conche soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Conche surname appear in Civil War records.

Conche

Q: What does the surname Conche mean?

The surname Conche means "Shell or conch, possibly indicating a pilgrim or shell-related occupation.". It is of French origin.

Occupational

Meaning

Shell or conch, possibly indicating a pilgrim or shell-related occupation.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'conche' meaning shell or conch. The name may have originated as an occupational surname for those who worked with shells or as a nickname for pilgrims bearing the scallop shell symbol.

About the Conche Surname

A rare French surname with possible occupational or symbolic origins. The name appears to have limited modern distribution.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 500 bearers in the United States #4,212 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare; found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

Conche Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Conche Surname

C.G. Conche

Quick Facts

Origin: French
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 500

War Records

1 soldiers with the Conche surname found in Civil War records.

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