Explore the Family Name Quall
The meaning of Quall
Americanized form of Norwegian Kvale (also Kvåle) or of its cognate Kval (also Kvål).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quall in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quall has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 82,691 among all surnames and this ranking dropped to 88,020 in 2010, indicating a 6.44% decrease. The number of people with the Quall surname also slightly decreased from 212 in 2000 to 211 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also reduced by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #88,020 | -6.44% |
| Count | 212 | 211 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quall
For ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Quall surname identify as White. This ethnic identity increased by 3.02% from 92.92% in 2000 to 95.73% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in both years, the number of individuals identifying as Black and those reporting two or more races both dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.36% and 3.30% respectively in 2000. There was however an introduction of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 2.37% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 95.73% | 3.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.36% | 0% | 0% |