Explore the Family Name Quant
The meaning of Quant
1. English: nickname from Middle English cointe, queynte, quante ‘wise, skilled, clever’, also ‘cunning, crafty’ (Old French cointe, quoint, cuinte). In Devon the name may alternatively be a variant of Quance with loss of final -s. 2. Dutch: nickname from Middle Dutch quant ‘companion, prankster’. 3. German: variant of Quandt, a cognate of 2 above.
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How common is the last name Quant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Quant has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31,817 in terms of popularity in the United States but dropped to 36,246 in 2010, which is a decrease of almost 14%. In numerical terms, the count decreased from 686 in 2000 to 618 in 2010, representing a decline of around 10%. The proportion of individuals with the Quant surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 16% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,817 | #36,246 | -13.92% |
| Count | 686 | 618 | -9.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quant
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quant. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a decline in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White carrying the surname, with a decrease of about 20% and 5% respectively. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the percentages for those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with the Hispanic identity seeing an increase of nearly 7%, while the Black identity increased by 23%. Additionally, a small percentage (1.62%) started identifying as having two or more races in 2010, a category that wasn't reported in 2000. There were no reported individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.71% | 45.63% | 6.84% |
| White | 41.69% | 39.48% | -5.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.31% | 6.63% | -20.22% |
| Black | 5.39% | 6.63% | 23.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |