Conover

The Conover surname is of Dutch origin, meaning “from Conover,” a town in the Netherlands. The name has various spellings, including Koenraad, Koonover, and Coonover. In the United States, the Conover surname can be traced back to the early colonial period, with early settlers found in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Today, there are approximately 8,000 individuals with the Conover surname in the United States. The Conover name is associated with resilience and strength, and its bearers have contributed significantly to various fields, including politics, academia, and the military.