Explore the Family Name Quant
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% |