Explore the Family Name Mcquiston
The meaning of Mcquiston
Scottish and Irish: variant of McCutcheon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcquiston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mcquiston slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 12,415 in 2000, it fell to 13,142 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.86%. However, the overall count of individuals with the Mcquiston surname increased marginally from 2,293 to 2,329 during the same period, indicating a growth of 1.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly declined by 7.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,415 | #13,142 | -5.86% |
| Count | 2,293 | 2,329 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.79 | -7.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcquiston
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity remained predominant among those carrying the Mcquiston surname, though its percentage dropped marginally from 96.90% to 95.88%. During the same period, representation from Hispanic ethnicity almost doubled, rising from 1.09% to 2.06%. People identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.22% to 0.43%. Notably, those who identify with two or more races rose by 22.99%, while the data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.88% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.06% | 88.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 1.07% | 22.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.43% | 95.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |