Explore the Family Name Quaid
The meaning of Quaid
Irish (County Limerick): shortened form of McQuaid. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donal, Eoin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quaid in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Quaid's popularity witnessed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the surname improved its ranking from 28,947 to 28,437, reflecting a modest growth rate of 1.76%. In terms of quantity, the count of individuals with this last name also rose from 773 in 2000 to 839 in 2010, marking an 8.54% increase. However, when measured per 100k people, the proportion decreased by -3.45%, suggesting that while the count is increasing, it might not be keeping pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,947 | #28,437 | 1.76% |
| Count | 773 | 839 | 8.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quaid
The ethnicity breakdown associated with the surname Quaid, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, saw some shifts over the decade. The White ethnic identity remained dominant but slightly declined by -2.62%, dropping from 90.82% in 2000 to 88.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander identity experienced a significant increase of 24.86%, rising from 1.81% to 2.26%. The Hispanic representation also increased by 6.98%, moving from 4.01% in 2000 to 4.29% in 2010. The Black percentage showed a marginal decrease of -1.10%. The most notable change was seen in the categories of Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which appeared in 2010 at 1.91% and 1.31% respectively, indicating a diversification of ethnic identities associated with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.82% | 88.44% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 4.29% | 6.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 2.26% | 24.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Black | 1.81% | 1.79% | -1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |