Explore the Family Name Query
The meaning of Query
French (Quéry): habitational name from Quiéry-la-Motte in Pas-de-Calais, or in some cases, from (Le) Quéry, the name of a few places in the northwestern part of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Armand, Jean-Paul, Normand.
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How common is the last name Query in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Query' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Query' ranked as the 20,854th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 24,201st position, marking a 16.05% decrease in rank. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the 'Query' surname also diminished during this period, from 1,177 in 2000 to 1,038 in 2010. This represents an 11.81% drop in count. Consequently, the proportion of people named 'Query' per 100k also fell by 20.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,854 | #24,201 | -16.05% |
| Count | 1,177 | 1,038 | -11.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.35 | -20.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Query
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes among those with the surname 'Query'. While the majority continued to identify as White (94.82% in 2000 and 93.55% in 2010), there were slight shifts in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined slightly from 0.76% to 0.67%, while the proportion of those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.78% to 2.12%. The most significant change was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.29% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010, marking a 30.57% increase. There was no data indicating any individuals with the surname 'Query' identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 93.55% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.99% | 30.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.12% | 19.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.67% | -11.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |