Explore the Family Name Quincey
The meaning of Quincey
English: variant of Quincy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quincey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Quincey experienced a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Quincey was ranked 65,492nd in popularity and had a count of 283. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 78,316 and the count decreased to 244, marking a change of -19.58% and -13.78% respectively. This also resulted in a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, demonstrating a 20% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #78,316 | -19.58% |
| Count | 283 | 244 | -13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quincey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Quincey also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the largest percentage of people with the surname Quincey in both years, although there was a slight decrease of 2.43%, from 89.05% in 2000 to 86.89% in 2010. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% for both years. Interestingly, there were significant increases in the Hispanic and Black communities. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.12% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010, an increase of 74.06%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased from 4.59% in 2000 to 7.38% in 2010, a 60.78% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.05% | 86.89% | -2.43% |
| Black | 4.59% | 7.38% | 60.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.69% | 74.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |