Explore the Family Name Quealy
The meaning of Quealy
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caollaidhe ‘descendant of Caollaidhe’ (see Keeley) or Ó Cadhla ‘descendant of Cadhla’ (see Kiely). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Quealy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Quealy experienced modest changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Quealy was ranked 52,403rd in terms of popularity and increased slightly to 52,619th in 2010, marking a change of -0.41. The number of people bearing this surname also rose from 372 in 2000 to 394 in 2010, an increase of approximately 5.91%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Quealy surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, dropping from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #52,619 | -0.41% |
| Count | 372 | 394 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quealy
When examining ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Quealy identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.92% of Quealys identified as White, which declined slightly to 95.69% by 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both census years. The census data for 2010 shows an emergence of Quealys identifying under two or more races and Hispanic ethnicities, with both categories accounting for 2.03% each. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 95.69% | -3.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |