Explore the Family Name Quirin
The meaning of Quirin
German and French: from a medieval personal name, Latin Quirinus, borne by several early Christian saints (for one of them see Kerin 2). Quirinus was a Sabine and an early Roman god of war; his name could be derived from the Sabine word quiris ‘spear’. Compare Queer.
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How common is the last name Quirin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Quirin has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 34,399 in 2000, it slipped to 36,970 in 2010, reflecting a negative change of approximately 7.47%. The count also declined from 623 in 2000 to 604 in 2010, marking a decline of about 3.05%. This suggests that the frequency of this surname per 100k has also decreased by 13.04% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #36,970 | -7.47% |
| Count | 623 | 604 | -3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quirin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White with the surname Quirin decreased from 95.67% to 89.57%, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic category from 3.21% to 7.78% - a rise of 142.37%. A new appearance in the data for 2010 were individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races, standing at 0.99% and 1.16% respectively. There was no change in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 89.57% | -6.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 7.78% | 142.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |