Explore the Family Name Quenzer
The meaning of Quenzer
South German: nickname for a cardplayer, from Quenz, the name of a card game (perhaps derived from Latin quantum ‘how much’) + the agent suffix -er. Some characteristic forenames: German Milbert, Hans.
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How common is the last name Quenzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quenzer has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade. The rank of the surname moved from 35,860th place in 2000 to 35,812th place in 2010, indicating a marginal rise of 0.13 percent. In terms of numerical count, it increased from 592 in 2000 to 627 in 2010, a growth of 5.91 percent. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 4.55 percent from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #35,812 | 0.13% |
| Count | 592 | 627 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quenzer
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quenzer using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is overwhelmingly white, with 94.59 percent in 2000 and slightly declining to 94.26 percent in 2010. The Hispanic community saw a significant increase from 1.18 percent in 2000 to 2.23 percent in 2010, an impressive leap of 88.98 percent. Individuals identifying as two or more races also held this surname, though their proportion declined by 10.86 percent from 3.04 percent in 2000 to 2.71 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname Quenzer among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 94.26% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 3.04% | 2.71% | -10.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.23% | 88.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |