Explore the Family Name Colquitt
The meaning of Colquitt
Manx: mainly Manx form of Caldecott, from the Cheshire placename; see Callicott.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colquitt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Colquitt has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 12,189 in 2000 to 12,560 in 2010, indicating a decline in its popularity by around 3.04%. However, the overall count of people carrying this surname increased marginally from 2,344 to 2,465 during the same period, demonstrating a growth of 5.16%. Proportional representation per 100,000 also saw a small decrease of 3.45% from 0.87 to 0.84 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,189 | #12,560 | -3.04% |
| Count | 2,344 | 2,465 | 5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.84 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colquitt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Colquitt saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2010, the highest proportion of individuals identifying as Black held the surname at 50.87%, an increase of 4.78% from 2000. Conversely, individuals identifying as White with the surname decreased by 8.25% to 43.25%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase of 60.89%, but still represented a smaller portion at 2.88%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases, albeit relatively smaller.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.55% | 50.87% | 4.78% |
| White | 47.14% | 43.25% | -8.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.88% | 60.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.23% | 18.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.41% | 36.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.37% | 8.82% |