Explore the Family Name Requa
The meaning of Requa
Altered form of a French surname, probably Requier: from a derivative of the Old French verb requerir ‘to request, to require’, hence a nickname for someone who requests something. The surname Requa, probably of the same origin, is also found in Germany, where it is very rare. History: The American Requas trace their origin to Gabriel Requa, a French Huguenot who left France as a child prior to 1682 and went first to England and then, in 1689, to North America. His name is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Requa in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Requa" shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Requa was ranked 50,055th in terms of prevalence, with a total count of 393 individuals carrying this surname in the United States. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 51,281st place, however, the number of people with the Requa surname had actually increased by 3.31% to a total of 406 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people had decreased by 6.67%, reflecting a lower prevalence relative to the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #51,281 | -2.45% |
| Count | 393 | 406 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Requa
The census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Requa surname. In 2000, 94.91% of individuals with the Requa surname identified as White, which had decreased to 88.92% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.53% to 1.72% over the same period. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.78% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010. Additionally, while no individuals with the Requa surname identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this figure had risen to 3.94%. However, there were no individuals who reported their ethnicity as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 88.92% | -6.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.96% | 66.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 1.72% | 12.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |