Explore the Family Name Quilter
The meaning of Quilter
English (Essex): occupational name from Middle English quilter, quelter, cuilt(i)er, an agent derivative of Old French cuilte, coilte ‘quilt’, used for a maker of quilts and mattresses, and also of the quilted protective garments used in battle by those who could not afford armor made of metal. This surname is also common in Ireland, having been established in Kerry since the medieval period.
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How common is the last name Quilter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quilter has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 35,916th most common name in the United States, and in 2010, it rose slightly to the 34,878th position, marking a change of 2.89%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 591 in 2000 to 647 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 9.48%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change, maintaining at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #34,878 | 2.89% |
| Count | 591 | 647 | 9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quilter
As for ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Quilter surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 85.96% in 2000 to 79.13% in 2010. There was a considerable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.54% in 2000 to 6.96% in 2010, a staggering 174.02% change. Those who identify as Black also saw an increase, rising from 9.14% in 2000 to 11.75% in 2010. On the other hand, people identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 8.64% during the same period. There were no recorded individuals under Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.96% | 79.13% | -7.95% |
| Black | 9.14% | 11.75% | 28.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 6.96% | 174.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 2.01% | -8.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |