Explore the Family Name Quast
The meaning of Quast
German: 1. habitational name from any of several places so named in northern Germany. 2. nickname from Middle Low German, Middle High German quast(e) ‘tuft, tassel, brush’; ‘fool’, possibly also used to denote a barber. Some characteristic forenames: German Johannes, Otto, Frieda, Hildegarde, Klaus, Lorenz, Manfred, Reinhardt, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Quast in the United States?
The surname Quast, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 13,045th most popular surname and by 2010, its rank had slipped slightly to 13,241st. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the surname Quast increased by 7.06%, from 2,154 in 2000 to 2,306 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 2.5% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,045 | #13,241 | -1.5% |
| Count | 2,154 | 2,306 | 7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.78 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quast
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Quast identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.56% in 2000 to 94.36% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among the Quast population saw significant growth of almost 143% during this decade, increasing from 1.07% to 2.6%. Meanwhile, Black representation also emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.04% of people with the surname Quast. There was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.79% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw complete suppression (S) in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained suppressed in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.36% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.6% | 142.99% |
| Black | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.95% | 20.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |