Explore the Family Name Quesnell
The meaning of Quesnell
Altered form of French Quesnel. Some characteristic forenames: French Amie, Emile.
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How common is the last name Quesnell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quesnell has seen a marginal shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Quesnell was ranked 46,944th in terms of popularity and this position slightly fell to 47,272nd by 2010, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.7%. However, the count of individuals with the Quesnell surname increased from 426 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.4%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of Quesnells per 100,000 individuals contracted by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #47,272 | -0.7% |
| Count | 426 | 449 | 5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quesnell
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Quesnell surname identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 96.01% in 2000 to 95.10% in 2010. During the same period, the percentages of Quesnells identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as having two or more races have grown by 14.53% and 10.64% respectively. The remaining categories, including Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native held no representation among those with the Quesnell surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 95.1% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.56% | 10.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.34% | 14.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |