UK surname
A habitational surname derived from a place in Normandy, likely referring to a duck pond or marsh.
In the 1881 census there were 25 people recorded with the Conard surname, ranking it #30,077 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2, ranked #38,825, down from #30,077 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, St Leonard Shoreditch and Wigan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Conard is 105 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 92.0%.
1881 census count
25
Ranked #30,077
Modern count
2
2016, ranked #38,825
Peak year
1861
105 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Conard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Conard surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 11 | #31,309 |
| 1861 | historical | 105 | #20,298 |
| 1881 | historical | 25 | #30,077 |
| 1891 | historical | 38 | #31,330 |
| 1901 | historical | 14 | #32,506 |
| 1911 | historical | 6 | #33,255 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 1 | #38,814 |
| 1999 | modern | 1 | #38,820 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 2 | #38,673 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 2 | #38,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 2 | #38,791 |
| 2015 | modern | 2 | #38,793 |
| 2016 | modern | 2 | #38,825 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, St Leonard Shoreditch, Wigan, St George the Martyr and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Wigan | Lancashire |
| 4 | St George the Martyr | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Conard surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Conard, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Conard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Conard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Conard is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Conard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Conard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname CONARD originated in France, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word 'conart', meaning 'cunning' or 'clever'. It is believed that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as being particularly shrewd or crafty.
One of the earliest known bearers of the CONARD surname was Renaud Conard, a French nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. He is mentioned in several historical records from the region of Normandy, where the name was particularly prevalent during the Middle Ages.
The CONARD name can also be found in the Domesday Book, a remarkable survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name had already spread to England by the late 11th century, likely as a result of the Norman Conquest.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Hugues Conard was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Paris. He is credited with writing several influential works on philosophy and theology, cementing the CONARD name in the annals of medieval academia.
During the Renaissance period, the CONARD surname gained further recognition through the achievements of Jean Conard, a French artist and engraver who lived from 1483 to 1538. His intricate woodcut illustrations adorned numerous books and manuscripts of the time, showcasing his exceptional talent and skill.
Another notable bearer of the CONARD name was Louis Conard, a French botanist who lived from 1834 to 1912. He was renowned for his work on the cultivation and hybridization of roses, and many modern rose varieties bear his name as a tribute to his contributions to horticulture.
Throughout its history, the CONARD surname has been associated with various place names and locations, reflecting the geographic spread of its bearers. Some examples include Conard's Mill in Pennsylvania, USA, and the town of Conard in Michigan, both of which were likely named after individuals bearing this surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Conard surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 9 Conards recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.11x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 9 | 3.11x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 2.46x |
| Staffordshire | 4 | 4.86x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 5.47x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1.86x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 6.64x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.84x |
| Westmorland | 1 | 18.69x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.41x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 9 Conards recorded in 1881 and an index of 51.25x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 9 | 51.25x |
| St George Hanover Square | 6 | 139.86x |
| Walsall Foreign | 4 | 94.12x |
| Crosthwaite Lyth | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Croydon | 1 | 15.17x |
| Hollingworth | 1 | 454.55x |
| Holy Trinity | 1 | 17.21x |
| New Windsor | 1 | 163.93x |
| Oxford St Giles | 1 | 138.89x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Conard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Conard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Conard households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Bok Keeper | 1 |
| Book Keeper | 1 |
| Card Room Hand In Cotton Mill | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Professor Of French | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Ships Labourer (DK) | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
| Tailor Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 25 people were recorded with the Conard surname. That placed it at #30,077 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 2 in 2016. That gives Conard a modern rank of #38,825.
A habitational surname derived from a place in Normandy, likely referring to a duck pond or marsh.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Conard bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.