Explore the Family Name Quy
The meaning of Quy
1. English: habitational name from Quy in Cambridgeshire. The placename derives from Old English cū ‘cow’ + ēg ‘island’. 2. Vietnamese (Quý): from the Chinese surname 季, see Ji 2.
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How common is the last name Quy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Quy has steadily risen from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Quy was ranked 113,519th in popularity and had been associated with approximately 143 individuals. However, by 2010, the name's rank improved to 101,737th and its count increased to 177 individuals, an increase of roughly 24%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a growth of about 20%, demonstrating an increased prevalence of this surname in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #101,737 | 10.38% |
| Count | 143 | 177 | 23.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Quy also experienced changes as per the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2000, most Quys identified as White (51.75%) or Asian/Pacific Islander (41.26%) with a small percentage identifying as Black (3.5%). By 2010, the distribution shifted with a larger proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (49.15%), and a slightly smaller proportion as White (48.59%). Interestingly, none were identified as Black in 2010, implying a 100% decrease in this category over the decade. There were no recorded changes for the categories of Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 41.26% | 49.15% | 19.12% |
| White | 51.75% | 48.59% | -6.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.5% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |