Explore the Family Name O’quinn
The meaning of O’quinn
1. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Coinn ‘descendant of Conn’, a byname meaning ‘head, sense, or reason’. 2. Americanized form of French Aucoin.
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How common is the last name O’quinn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname O’Quinn experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 6078th most popular surname in the United States but slipped to the 6284th position by 2010, a 3.39% change. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals bearing the O'Quinn name increased by 4.5%, from 5205 to 5439 people, showing steady growth in its usage. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 4.66% decline from 1.93 to 1.84.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,078 | #6,284 | -3.39% |
| Count | 5,205 | 5,439 | 4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.93 | 1.84 | -4.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name O’quinn
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname O'Quinn between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of O'Quinns identified as White (a slight decrease from 85.98% to 83.60%), other ethnic identities saw significant increases during this period. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 48.15%, although the overall proportion remained small at 0.40%. Similarly, those reporting Hispanic ethnicity increased by 44.08% to 2.19%, and the proportion of O'Quinns identifying with two or more races jumped from 1.19% to 1.67%, a 40.34% increase. The Black community also experienced growth, from 10.68% to 11.80%. The only ethnic group that saw a decrease was American Indian and Alaskan Native, falling by 10.81% to 0.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.98% | 83.6% | -2.77% |
| Black | 10.68% | 11.8% | 10.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.19% | 44.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.67% | 40.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.4% | 48.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.33% | -10.81% |