Explore the Family Name Queeney
The meaning of Queeney
Scottish: shortened form of McQueeney or McQueen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Queeney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Queeney' saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 98,770th in the year 2000 and fell to 116,201st in 2010, marking a decline of 17.65%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 170 in 2000 to 150 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 11.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a fall, moving from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #116,201 | -17.65% |
| Count | 170 | 150 | -11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Queeney
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Queeney' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.24% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 98.00% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with the surname 'Queeney' identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 98% | -0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |