Explore the Family Name Quaintance
The meaning of Quaintance
English: 1. (Devon): probably a nickname from Middle English queintaunce ‘acquaintance, friend’, presumably denoting someone who habitually used this word as a term of address. 2. (of Norman origin): perhaps a habitational name from a lost place in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.
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How common is the last name Quaintance in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Quaintance has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,237th in terms of popularity and its rank dropped to 24,159th in 2010, indicating a change of -3.97%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Quaintance surname increased slightly from 1,024 in 2000 to 1,041 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 1.66%. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k people decreased by -7.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #24,159 | -3.97% |
| Count | 1,024 | 1,041 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quaintance
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Quaintance surname identified as white (88.09% in 2000 and 85.11% in 2010), there was a small decrease of -3.38%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases, albeit from a small base. The Asian/Pacific Islander group went from zero in 2000 to 0.58% in 2010 and the Hispanic group increased from 0.98% to 2.11%. The proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more races also grew significantly from 0.59% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Black individuals rose slightly from 9.47% to 10.18%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation decreased from 0.88% to 0.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.09% | 85.11% | -3.38% |
| Black | 9.47% | 10.18% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 2.11% | 115.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 1.44% | 144.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0.58% | -34.09% |