Explore the Family Name Quill
The meaning of Quill
Irish, Scottish, and Manx: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuill ‘descendant of Coll’, or of Mac Cuill ‘son of Coll’, a personal name probably based on coll ‘hazel tree’. In Ireland this is the name of a Munster family and is sometimes translated into English as Woods. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aileen.
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How common is the last name Quill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Quill saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,246th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 18,337. Despite this slight decline in ranking, the actual number of individuals named Quill increased during this period from 1,404 to 1,511, marking an increase of 7.62%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease from 0.52 to 0.51.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,246 | #18,337 | -0.5% |
| Count | 1,404 | 1,511 | 7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.51 | -1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quill
In terms of ethnicity, the Quill surname showed notable changes between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the largest percentage of people with this surname identified as White, however, this group saw a slight decrease from 87.32% to 85.04% over the decade. The second-largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with an impressive rise from 3.13% in 2000 to 6.35% in 2010. Conversely, individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a decrease over the same period, from 4.77% to 3.77% and 1.35% to 1.13%, respectively. Lastly, there were slight increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.32% | 85.04% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 6.35% | 102.88% |
| Black | 4.77% | 3.77% | -20.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 2.32% | -4.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.39% | 39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 1.13% | -16.3% |