Explore the Family Name Qualters
The meaning of Qualters
Irish: shortened form of MacWalter, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Ualtair, Mac Uaitear, to which an English excrescent -s has been added.
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How common is the last name Qualters in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Qualters ranks 76,275 in popularity as of 2010, slightly down by 0.44% from its rank of 75,938 in 2000. Despite this slight drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the surname Qualters saw an increase over the decade, with 252 people bearing the name in 2010 compared to 236 in 2000, an increase of 6.78%. The proportion of the population with this surname remained consistent at 0.09 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #76,275 | -0.44% |
| Count | 236 | 252 | 6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Qualters
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Qualters. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a high proportion of individuals identifying as White who bore the surname Qualters, with 98.31% in 2000 and 97.22% in 2010. This represents a decrease of 1.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.22% | -1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |