Explore the Family Name Qualman
The meaning of Qualman
Americanized form of North German Qualmann: habitational name for someone from a place near Segeberg (Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania) called Quala. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmuth.
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How common is the last name Qualman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Qualman has seen a small increase over a decade, moving up in rank from 74,957 in 2000 to 73,911 in 2010, an upward shift of 1.4%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by about 9.17%, from 240 to 262 people within the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #73,911 | 1.4% |
| Count | 240 | 262 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Qualman
In terms of ethnic identity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identified as White with the surname Qualman decreased from 92.92% to 88.17%, a change of -5.11%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, nearly doubling from 2.5% to 4.96%. Individuals who identify as two or more races also increased their representation, rising from 2.5% to 3.44%. There was a slight emergence within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going from 0 to 1.91%, while the Black category and American Indian and Alaskan Native category both remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 88.17% | -5.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 4.96% | 98.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 3.44% | 37.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |