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UK surname

Conneely

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name Ó Conaill or Ó Condaile, meaning descendant of Conaill.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Conneely surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 667, ranked #8,009, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, North East Derbyshire and Norwich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Conneely is 693 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 66600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

667

2016, ranked #8,009

Peak year

2010

693 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Conneely had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 667 in 2016, ranked #8,009.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Conneely surname distribution map

The map shows where the Conneely surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Conneely surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Conneely over time

The 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 6 #32,278
1861 historical 9 #32,724
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 19 #31,911
1911 historical 21 #31,179
1997 modern 641 #7,739
1998 modern 661 #7,806
1999 modern 649 #7,950
2000 modern 662 #7,826
2001 modern 650 #7,797
2002 modern 663 #7,826
2003 modern 639 #7,921
2004 modern 629 #8,041
2005 modern 627 #7,994
2006 modern 629 #8,005
2007 modern 634 #8,028
2008 modern 650 #7,918
2009 modern 664 #7,945
2010 modern 693 #7,842
2011 modern 687 #7,803
2012 modern 678 #7,806
2013 modern 663 #8,082
2014 modern 689 #7,875
2015 modern 680 #7,893
2016 modern 667 #8,009

Geography

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Where Conneelys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Southwark, North East Derbyshire, Norwich, Coventry and South Kesteven. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Southwark 009 Southwark
2 North East Derbyshire 007 North East Derbyshire
3 Norwich 003 Norwich
4 Coventry 017 Coventry
5 South Kesteven 006 South Kesteven

Forenames

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First names often paired with Conneely

These lists show first names that appear often with the Conneely surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Conneely

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Conneely, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Conneely surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Conneely household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Conneely is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Conneely is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Conneely falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Conneely is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Conneely, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Conneely

The surname Conneely is of Irish origin, with its roots tracing back to the Gaelic O'Conghalaigh sept that inhabited parts of County Galway and County Mayo during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Gaelic word 'conghalach,' which means 'descendant of Conghalach,' a personal name that translates to 'valorous' or 'brave.'

In ancient Irish records, the name appears in various spellings, such as O'Conghalaigh, O'Conghaile, and O'Connelly. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the 'Annals of the Four Masters,' a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century, which mentions several members of the O'Conghalaigh clan.

The earliest known bearer of the name was Maolmuire O'Conghalaigh, who was recorded as the Bishop of Kilmacduagh in County Galway in the year 1230. Another notable figure was Donnchadh O'Conghalaigh, a 14th-century chieftain of the clan who played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars against English rule.

As the name spread beyond its ancestral homeland, it underwent various spelling variations, including Connelly, Conneely, and Connolly. One prominent individual with this surname was John Conneely (1798-1864), an Irish-born builder and architect who emigrated to the United States and designed several notable buildings in Philadelphia, including the Merchants' Exchange Building and the Moyamensing Prison.

In the literary realm, James Brendan Connolly (1868-1957), an Irish-American writer and editor, gained recognition for his works such as 'Out of Gloucester' and 'The Deep Sea's Toll.' Another noteworthy figure was Michael Conneely (1884-1965), an Irish politician and Member of Parliament for County Galway from 1927 to 1932.

The name Conneely has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Conneely's Cross, a historic crossroads located in County Galway, and Conneely's Well, a natural spring in the same county that was once believed to have healing properties.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Conneely families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Conneely surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cambridgeshire leads with 1 Conneelys recorded in 1881 and an index of 163.93x.

County Total Index
Cambridgeshire 1 163.93x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Andrewthe Less in Cambridgeshire leads with 1 Conneelys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1428.57x.

Place Total Index
St Andrewthe Less 1 1428.57x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Conneely surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 1

Top occupations

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 Conneely households.

FAQ

Conneely surname: questions and answers

How common was the Conneely surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Conneely surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Conneely surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 667 in 2016. That gives Conneely a modern rank of #8,009.

What does the Conneely surname mean?

An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name Ó Conaill or Ó Condaile, meaning descendant of Conaill.

What does the Conneely map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Conneely bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.