Explore the Family Name Quashie
The meaning of Quashie
West African (Ghana): from an Anglicized form of the Akan and Ga male personal name Kwasi, denoting a boy born on Sunday. This surname is also established in the West Indies, especially in Trinidad and Tobago and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Compare Quarshie.
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How common is the last name Quashie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Quashie has seen a marked increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, Quashie ranked 45,909th in popularity with 438 recorded instances of the surname. A decade later, in 2010, the count had grown to 582, resulting in a rank of 38,103rd and a change of 17%. The proportion per 100k also increased by 25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #38,103 | 17% |
| Count | 438 | 582 | 32.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.2 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quashie
Turning to ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Quashie identify as Black. This demographic experienced a slight increase from 92.69% in 2000 to 93.64% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 21.86% in the same period, although they represent a smaller proportion of the total. The percentage of individuals identifying as White also grew during this time, albeit at a more modest rate of 5.26%. The number of persons of two or more races decreased by 37.23%. There were no recorded instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native carrying the surname Quashie in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 92.69% | 93.64% | 1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 4.11% | 2.58% | -37.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.23% | 21.86% |
| White | 1.14% | 1.2% | 5.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |