Explore the Family Name Queenan
The meaning of Queenan
Irish (mainly counties Sligo and Roscommon): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuineáin, from a pet form of the personal name Cú, meaning ‘hound’ or cano meaning ‘wolf-cub’.
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How common is the last name Queenan in the United States?
The Queenan surname ranks 31,587th in popularity as of the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. This is a slight decrease from its 2000 rank of 31,202, indicating a 1.23% dip in ranking over the ten-year span. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by around 4.13%, from 703 individuals in 2000 to 732 in 2010. The proportion of Queenans per 100,000 people dropped slightly by approximately 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #31,587 | -1.23% |
| Count | 703 | 732 | 4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Queenan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Queenan surname. The majority, or 83.74%, identified as White in 2010, a small decrease from 86.49% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 12.02% in 2010, which was an increase from 11.38% in 2000. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Two or more races, jumping from 1.71% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010. For the first time, a small percentage (0.68%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic in 2010. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.49% | 83.74% | -3.18% |
| Black | 11.38% | 12.02% | 5.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 2.87% | 67.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |