Explore the Family Name Quinter
The meaning of Quinter
Probably a shortened form of Irish Mac Quinter, which MacLysaght believes to be a variant of McWherter.
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How common is the last name Quinter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quinter has experienced shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Quinter held the rank of 35,445 in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to a ranking of 36,970, representing a 4.3% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname saw a slight increase from 601 to 604, equating to a 0.5% growth. The proportion of people with the Quinter surname per 100,000 also fell by 9.09%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #36,970 | -4.3% |
| Count | 601 | 604 | 0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quinter
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Quinter surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, with a barely noticeable decline from 93.34% in 2000 to 93.21% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with the Quinter surname rose by 14.25% over the same period, from 4.49% to 5.13%. People identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both accounted for 0.83% in 2000, however, their percentages dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Quinter surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.34% | 93.21% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 5.13% | 14.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |