Explore the Family Name Squirewell
The meaning of Squirewell
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Squirewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Squirewell' has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 72,237 and it moved up to 64,054 in 2010, indicating an increase of 11.33%. The count reflects this upward trend as well, with the number of individuals bearing this surname growing from 251 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, a rise of 23.9%. This resulted in an increased proportion per 100k from 0.09 to 0.11, which represents an increase of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #64,054 | 11.33% |
| Count | 251 | 311 | 23.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Squirewell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most people with the surname 'Squirewell' identify as Black, at a rate of 96.02% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 93.25% in 2010. There were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either census. However, the percentage of those identifying as White increased from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.57% in 2010, reflecting a 29.15% change. The 2010 census also showed a new category emerging with 2.89% identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.02% | 93.25% | -2.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| White | 1.99% | 2.57% | 29.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |