Explore the Family Name Quinlivan
The meaning of Quinlivan
Irish (Clare): variant of Quinlan 1, the v representing the pronunciation in certain dialects of the bh of Ó Caoindealbháin.
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How common is the last name Quinlivan in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quinlivan saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,078 and increased slightly to a rank of 25,865 by 2010, demonstrating a growth of approximately 0.82%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 7.7% during this period, from 883 to 951. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline of -3.03%, from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #25,865 | 0.82% |
| Count | 883 | 951 | 7.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quinlivan
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quinlivan, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals identified as White, with 96.49% in 2000 and a modest decrease to 96.11% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.25% in 2000, growing to 1.47% in 2010, marking an increase of 17.60%. Individuals identifying as two or more races accounted for 1.13% in 2000, bumping slightly up to 1.16% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.74% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 96.11% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.47% | 17.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.16% | 2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |