Explore the Family Name Quisenberry
The meaning of Quisenberry
Altered form of an English surname, reportedly Questenbury, but no surname or placename of that spelling is known in Britain. It may possibly be an altered form of Glastonbury, a habitational name from the place of this name in Somerset. Compare Christenberry, Crusenberry, Cushenberry, and Quesenberry.
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How common is the last name Quisenberry in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Quisenberry had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14154 in popularity and by 2010 it dropped to rank 15318, marking an 8.22% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 1948 in 2000 to 1916 in 2010, which resulted in a -1.64% change. The proportion of Quisenberries per 100,000 people declined by 9.72%, moving from 0.72 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,154 | #15,318 | -8.22% |
| Count | 1,948 | 1,916 | -1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.65 | -9.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quisenberry
The ethnicity associated with the surname Quisenberry saw some changes as well based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White made up the largest group, although their percentage dropped slightly from 88.86% in 2000 to 87.32% in 2010. The number of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased over the decade, with respective changes of 9.68% and 8.33%. The biggest change was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, with a substantial increase of 112.71% from 2000 to 2010. Individuals who identified as Black or having two or more ethnic identities also saw changes, decreasing by 5.23% for Black and increasing by 25.14% for two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.86% | 87.32% | -1.73% |
| Black | 6.88% | 6.52% | -5.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.51% | 112.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 2.19% | 25.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.78% | 8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.68% | 9.68% |