Explore the Family Name Squyres
The meaning of Squyres
English: variant of Squires.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Squyres in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Squyres saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, shifting from rank 29,543 to 30,250. This represents a 2.39 percent change. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.79 percent, from 753 in 2000 to 774 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people fell slightly from 0.28 to 0.26 over the same period, a 7.14 percent drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,543 | #30,250 | -2.39% |
| Count | 753 | 774 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Squyres
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Squyres identify as White, with a slight increase from 94.95 percent in 2000 to 95.09 percent in 2010. There was no significant change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased, albeit slightly, from 2.26 percent in 2000 to 2.20 percent in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races declined by 30.65 percent, while there was an introduction of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation at 1.29 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 95.09% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.2% | -2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.29% | -30.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |