Explore the Family Name Quale
The meaning of Quale
1. Manx: variant of Quail. This surname is very rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Kvale (also Kvåle) or of its cognate Kval (also Kvål).
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How common is the last name Quale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Quale saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In 2000, Quale ranked 29,099th among all surnames but slipped to 31,001st by 2010, marking a drop of 6.54%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased marginally from 767 in 2000 to 749 in 2010, a reduction of 2.35%. This trend resulted in a decrease in proportion per 100k people of around 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #31,001 | -6.54% |
| Count | 767 | 749 | -2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quale
The ethnic identity distribution for the surname Quale underwent some notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group remained those of White ethnicity, though its percentage fell slightly from 96.87% in 2000 to 93.32% in 2010. There was an increase in the representation from Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, up by 31.87%, and from Hispanic ethnicity, which rose substantially by 207.69%. The segment identifying with two or more races showed a remarkable surge, growing by 290.77%. However, the proportions of people who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 93.32% | -3.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 2.54% | 290.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 2% | 207.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 1.2% | 31.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |