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UK surname

Conry

An Anglicized form of the Irish surnames Ó Conraidh or Mac Conraigh meaning "hound lover" or "wolf lover".

In the 1881 census there were 74 people recorded with the Conry surname, ranking it #23,062 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 117, ranked #28,033, down from #23,062 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, London parishes and Wigan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnsley, Falkirk - Town Centre and Callendar Park and Hallglen and Glen Village.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Conry is 151 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 58.1%.

1881 census count

74

Ranked #23,062

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

1861

151 bearers

Map years

5

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Conry had 74 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,062 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 151 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Conry surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Conry surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Conry 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 129 #14,406
1861 historical 151 #15,209
1881 historical 74 #23,062
1891 historical 73 #27,677
1901 historical 73 #26,069
1911 historical 75 #25,322
1997 modern 112 #25,244
1998 modern 120 #24,793
1999 modern 124 #24,508
2000 modern 122 #24,698
2001 modern 118 #24,832
2002 modern 117 #25,494
2003 modern 108 #26,486
2004 modern 114 #25,870
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 109 #26,872
2007 modern 105 #27,868
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 107 #28,483
2010 modern 110 #28,666
2011 modern 108 #28,811
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 118 #27,686
2014 modern 118 #27,961
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Conrys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, London parishes, Wigan, Manchester and Huddersfield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Barnsley, Falkirk - Town Centre and Callendar Park, Hallglen and Glen Village and Brentwood. 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 Rochdale Lancashire
2 London parishes London 1
3 Wigan Lancashire
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Huddersfield Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Barnsley 026 Barnsley
2 Falkirk - Town Centre and Callendar Park Falkirk
3 Barnsley 023 Barnsley
4 Hallglen and Glen Village Falkirk
5 Brentwood 007 Brentwood

Forenames

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First names often paired with Conry

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Conry

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Young Families in Industrial Towns

Nationally, the Conry surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Young Families in Industrial Towns, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Conry household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Conry is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Conry is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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.

2
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Conry falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Conry 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 Conry, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Conry

The surname Conry is believed to have originated in Ireland, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Gaelic word "connradh," which means "agreement" or "covenant." It is thought that the name may have been given to someone who played a role in negotiating agreements or acted as a mediator.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Conry can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals mention a Giolla Crist O'Connraidh, who lived in the 14th century and was a prominent figure in County Galway.

The Conry surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Galway and Mayo in the west of Ireland. It is believed that the name may have originated in the Connemara region of Galway, where several place names, such as Conamara and Connemara, share a similar root.

In the 16th century, the Conry family held lands in County Mayo and played a significant role in the local politics and affairs of the region. One notable member of the family was Tadhg Og Conry, a 16th-century poet and historian who wrote extensively about the history and genealogy of various Irish families.

Another prominent figure bearing the Conry surname was John Conry, a 17th-century Catholic bishop who served as the Bishop of Killala and Achonry in County Mayo. He was known for his efforts in preserving the Catholic faith during the Penal Laws, which imposed severe restrictions on Catholics in Ireland.

In the 18th century, the Conry family continued to be influential in County Mayo. One member, Patrick Conry, was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century.

Moving into the 19th century, James Conry, born in 1823 in County Mayo, was a notable figure who emigrated to the United States and became a successful businessman and philanthropist in New York City.

Throughout history, the Conry surname has been associated with various professions, including academics, writers, and politicians. Notable individuals with this surname include Michael Conry, a 20th-century Irish-American writer and educator, and Brendan Conry, a contemporary Irish academic and expert on medieval Irish literature.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Conry families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Conry 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. Lancashire leads with 21 Conrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.33x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 21 2.33x
Yorkshire 13 1.72x
Staffordshire 11 4.28x
Cumberland 9 13.74x
Lanarkshire 9 3.66x
Royal Navy 5 55.13x
Devon 2 1.26x
Glamorgan 2 1.51x
Angus 1 1.42x
Ayrshire 1 1.76x
Cheshire 1 0.60x
Northumberland 1 0.88x
Surrey 1 0.27x
Warwickshire 1 0.52x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Easingwold in Yorkshire leads with 10 Conrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1886.79x.

Place Total Index
Easingwold 10 1886.79x
Cleator 9 329.67x
Cheetham 8 118.87x
Govan 5 8.22x
Royal Navy 5 64.52x
Liverpool 4 7.30x
Newcastle Under Lyme 4 88.11x
Old Monkland 4 40.98x
Stoke Upon Trent 4 14.69x
Blackburn 2 8.33x
Burslem 2 27.17x
Manchester 2 4.93x
Plymouth St Andrew 2 16.39x
Roath 2 33.22x
Sheffield 2 8.33x
Ashton In Makerfield 1 38.91x
Birmingham 1 1.56x
Broughton In Salford 1 12.12x
Dreghorn 1 97.09x
Kearsley 1 52.63x
Kirkham 1 84.03x
Lambeth 1 1.51x
Liff Benvie 1 9.35x
Manningham 1 10.76x
Netherton N S Side 1 2500.00x
Plumbley 1 1000.00x
Salford 1 3.77x
Stone 1 30.49x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Ann 6
Ellen 3
Catherine 2
Annie 1
Bridget 1
Eliza 1
Fanny 1
Gilian 1
Harriet 1
Isabella 1
Josephine 1
Julia 1
Rose 1
Roseann 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 9
James 7
Thomas 4
Michael 3
Edward 2
Anthony 1
Arthur 1
Daniel 1
Francis 1
Henry 1
Joseph 1
Maurice 1
Partrick 1
Patcey 1
Patrick 1
Peter 1
Robert 1
William 1

FAQ

Conry surname: questions and answers

How common was the Conry surname in 1881?

In 1881, 74 people were recorded with the Conry surname. That placed it at #23,062 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Conry surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Conry a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Conry surname mean?

An Anglicized form of the Irish surnames Ó Conraidh or Mac Conraigh meaning "hound lover" or "wolf lover".

What does the Conry map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Conry 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.