Explore the Family Name Quire
The meaning of Quire
1. English (Somerset): variant of Squire. 2. Scottish or Irish: shortened form of McQuire (see McGuire).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Quire has seen a decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 33,333 with a count of 646 individuals. This equates to a proportion of 0.24 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 42,455 and the count decreased to 511, representing a proportion drop to 0.17 per 100k. This represents a change of -27.37 in rank and -20.9 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #42,455 | -27.37% |
| Count | 646 | 511 | -20.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.17 | -29.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quire
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift in ethnic identity among those bearing the surname Quire between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of White individuals with this surname reduced from 90.25 to 85.91, while the Black community saw a significant increase from 5.42 to 11.35. The Hispanic percentage slightly rose from 1.08 to 1.17. Interestingly, the representation of those identifying as two or more races saw a sharp decline from 2.17 to 0.98. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.25% | 85.91% | -4.81% |
| Black | 5.42% | 11.35% | 109.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.17% | 8.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0.98% | -54.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |