Explore the Family Name Quin
The meaning of Quin
1. Irish: variant of Quinn. 2. English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French quin ‘monkey’. 3. French: from a short form of the personal name Jaquin, itself a pet form of Jacques.
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How common is the last name Quin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quin ranked as the 18,520th most popular name in 2000 and slightly dipped to the 18,757th spot in 2010, marking a 1.28% decrease in popularity. However, the count of individuals carrying the Quin surname increased from 1375 in 2000 to 1462 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of 1.96%, moving from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,520 | #18,757 | -1.28% |
| Count | 1,375 | 1,462 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.5 | -1.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the distribution of the Quin surname among different ethnic groups over a decade. The largest increase was seen within the Hispanic community, growing by 43.74% from 2000 to 2010. There were also noticeable increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander group and the Black community, with rises of 18.17% and 17.03% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White with the Quin surname decreased by 6.9%. Data for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.24% | 68.19% | -6.9% |
| Black | 12.51% | 14.64% | 17.03% |
| Hispanic | 6.47% | 9.3% | 43.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.67% | 6.7% | 18.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |