Explore the Family Name Queer
The meaning of Queer
American shortened and altered form of German Quirin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Queer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Queer" has seen a slight decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,961st most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 70,403rd, a decrease of nearly 12 percent. The actual count also decreased during this period from 297 to 278, a reduction of 6.4 percent. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname Queer per 100,000 population dropped from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating an overall decrease in popularity of approximately 18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #70,403 | -11.82% |
| Count | 297 | 278 | -6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Queer
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Queer", data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is primarily associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 97.64 percent of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.76 percent in 2010. There were no significant changes in association with other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This suggests that the Queer surname is predominantly tied to the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.76% | -0.9% |
| 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% |