Explore the Family Name Quier
The meaning of Quier
English (Somerset): variant of Quire. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Quier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Quier has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped by 6.31% from 60,083 in 2000 to 63,873 in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname also dipped slightly by 0.64% from 314 in 2000 to 312 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Quier surname per 100k people saw an 8.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #63,873 | -6.31% |
| Count | 314 | 312 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. People with the surname Quier who identify as White comprised 92.36% in 2000, which decreased slightly to 90.06% in 2010. There was also a noticeable drop among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 3.82% in 2000 to none in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identifiers who made up 5.77% in 2010, compared to none in 2000. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell by 28.25%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.36% | 90.06% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 1.6% | -28.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.82% | 0% | 0% |