Explore the Family Name Quell
The meaning of Quell
German: topographic name for someone living near a spring, Middle High German quelle. In some instances it may be a habitational name from Quelle near Bielefeld, Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Quell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quell experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It had a rank of 71,143 in 2000 but dropped to 91,221 by 2010, marking a decline of 28.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 256 to 202 individuals during this period, which signifies a 21.09% decrease. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Quell decreased by 22.22%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #91,221 | -28.22% |
| Count | 256 | 202 | -21.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Quell has seen some shifts from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.27% of those with the Quell surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.06% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Quell surname identifying under two or more races for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 94.06% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |