Explore the Family Name Quillian
The meaning of Quillian
Irish: variant of McQuillan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quillian in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quillian saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Quillian was ranked 50,903rd in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to the 53,913th spot, marking a change of -5.91%. The number of individuals bearing the surname Quillian also slightly decreased during this period, with 385 people in 2000 and 383 in 2010, indicating a -0.52% change. There was also a small decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #53,913 | -5.91% |
| Count | 385 | 383 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quillian
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quillian based on Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There is an increased representation of multi-racial individuals in 2010 that was not present in 2000 data. Those identifying as White comprised the majority, though their numbers decreased slightly from 85.71% in 2000 to 83.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 88.46%, rising from 2.08% in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010. However, Black-identifying individuals decreased in proportion from 11.95% in 2000 to 10.70% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.71% | 83.29% | -2.82% |
| Black | 11.95% | 10.7% | -10.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.92% | 88.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |