Explore the Family Name Squier
The meaning of Squier
English: variant of Squire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Squier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Squier has seen a moderate shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Squier ranked as the 14,335th most common surname, however by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 14,787th position, representing a decrease of 3.15%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the overall count of individuals with the Squier surname actually increased from 1,916 in 2000 to 2,007 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of 4.23%, going from 0.71% in 2000 to 0.68% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,335 | #14,787 | -3.15% |
| Count | 1,916 | 2,007 | 4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.68 | -4.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Squier
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reflects that there has been some fluctuation in the distribution amongst ethnic identities associated with the Squier surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority identified as White, comprising 95.30% of Squier bearers. This number, however, decreased to 93.47% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.67% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. The proportion of Squier bearers identifying as having two or more races also rose from 1.15% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, persons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were introduced to the Squier surname pool, each making up 0.85% and 0.40% respectively by 2010. The Black identity group experienced a decrease from 0.94% in 2000 to 0.75% in 2010. All these changes are based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 93.47% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.09% | 85.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.44% | 25.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0.94% | 0.75% | -20.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |