Conoway

Conoway Meaning & Origin

About Conoway
The surname Conoway is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Conmhaigh," meaning "son of the hound of the plain." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor. The name suggests a connection to the qualities associated with a hound, such as loyalty, courage, and strength.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Conoway is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Conoway: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Conoway based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N OW0 W EY2
🌐 IPA
/conoway*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Conoway in Braille

Here's how to represent Conoway in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Conoway in braille

How to sign the name Conoway using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Conoway using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Conoway in sign language

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