Explore the Family Name Qua
The meaning of Qua
Chinese: Teochew form of the surname 柯, see Ke 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Qua in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Qua has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname in terms of frequency shifted from 94,227th place in 2000 to 89,403rd place in 2010, indicating an upward trend by 5.12%. In terms of count, there were 180 individuals with the Qua surname in 2000 and this number increased to 207 in 2010, marking a 15% increase over the decade. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #89,403 | 5.12% |
| Count | 180 | 207 | 15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Qua
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Qua using the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are visible shifts over time. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and holding this surname have increased from 23.89% in 2000 to 29.47% in 2010, a change of 23.36%. Conversely, those who identified as White decreased from 72.78% in 2000 to 62.80% in 2010, a shift of -13.71%. The presence of Hispanic ethnicity emerged in 2010 at 5.31%, whereas it was absent in the 2000 census. There was no representation from the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities reported in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.78% | 62.8% | -13.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.89% | 29.47% | 23.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |