How common is the Conry surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Conry in the United States.

Are there Conry soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 63 soldiers with the Conry surname appear in Civil War records.

Conry

Q: What does the surname Conry mean?

The surname Conry means "Descendant of Conraoi, a personal name meaning 'wolf king' or 'hound king'.". It is of Irish origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Conraoi, a personal name meaning 'wolf king' or 'hound king'.

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Ó Conraoi, similar to Conroy but with an alternative anglicization. The name represents a variant spelling of the same Irish patronymic.

About the Conry Surname

An Irish patronymic surname representing an alternative anglicization of Ó Conraoi. The name is less common than its variant Conroy but shares the same etymological roots.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Ireland and Irish diaspora communities, though less common than Conroy.

Conry Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Conry Surname

Michael Conry

REP. FROM NY

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

63 soldiers with the Conry surname found in Civil War records.

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