Explore the Family Name Quiros
The meaning of Quiros
Asturian-Leonese (Quirós): habitational name from Quirós, a place in Asturias (Spain), named with a derivative (in plural) of qu(e)iroga ‘heather’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Mario, Alberto, Raul, Roberto, Efrain, Francisco, Javier, Jesus, Jorge, Manuel.
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How common is the last name Quiros in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quiros ranked 11,807 in 2000 and moved up to 10,491 in 2010, indicating an overall increase in popularity of 11.15 percent over a decade. The count of individuals with the Quiros surname also rose from 2,430 in 2000 to 3,059 in 2010, marking a 25.88 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 people saw an uptick as well, going from 0.9 in 2000 to 1.04 in 2010, a 15.56 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,807 | #10,491 | 11.15% |
| Count | 2,430 | 3,059 | 25.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 1.04 | 15.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quiros
The Ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Quiros surname identified as Hispanic, with 85.80 percent in 2000 and slightly less at 85.68 percent in 2010. Those identifying as White represented 9.51 percent in 2000 and dipped to 9.25 percent in 2010. The group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 20.62 percent over the 10-year period, amounting to 3.92 percent of the total in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no data available in 2000 for those identifying as Black or Two or more races. However, by 2010, these categories registered 0.65 percent and zero percent respectively. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.8% | 85.68% | -0.14% |
| White | 9.51% | 9.25% | -2.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.25% | 3.92% | 20.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |