Explore the Family Name Quash
The meaning of Quash
English (Lincolnshire): nickname, apparently from Middle English quash ‘to smash or crush’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Quash witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 96,918 in 2000 to 105,079 in 2010, marking a decrease of 8.42%. In terms of count, there were 174 individuals with this surname in 2000 which slightly decreased to 170 in 2010, reflecting a 2.3% decrease. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #105,079 | -8.42% |
| Count | 174 | 170 | -2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quash
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quash. In 2000, approximately 91.38% of those with this surname identified as Black, which modestly reduced to 90.00% by 2010. Those identifying as White made up 4.60% of individuals with this surname in 2000, however, this percentage was not recorded in 2010. No individuals with the Quash surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, by 2010, 2.94% of people with this surname identified with two or more races while another 3.53% identified as Hispanic, both categories showing growth when compared to the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.38% | 90% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 4.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |