Explore the Family Name Mcquerry
The meaning of Mcquerry
Irish or Scottish: variant of McQuarrie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcquerry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mcquerry has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38035th most common surname in the United States and dropped to the 43006th position by 2010; this represents a change of -13.07%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 548 in 2000 to 503 in 2010, marking a decline of -8.21%. The proportion per 100k also showed a negative trend, declining by -15.0% from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,035 | #43,006 | -13.07% |
| Count | 548 | 503 | -8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcquerry
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows variability for the surname Mcquerry between 2000 and 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native holding the surname during either census year. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as White decreased from 84.49% in 2000 to 76.94% in 2010. However, there have been increases in other ethnic identities. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 2.19% to 3.58%, an increase of 63.47%. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.47% to 6.56%, a significant increase of 89.05%. Finally, those identifying as Black increased from 9.12% to 12.13%, up by 33.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.49% | 76.94% | -8.94% |
| Black | 9.12% | 12.13% | 33% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 6.56% | 89.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 3.58% | 63.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |