Find out how popular the last name Quander is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Quander.

Quander, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Quander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quander in America

Quander is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quander surname appeared 264 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Quander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quander to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Quander

The surname Quander has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "quander," which meant a wanderer or a traveler. This name was likely given to individuals who were known for their nomadic lifestyle or had a history of traveling from one place to another.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Quander name can be found in the Kirchenbuch (church book) records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, Germany. In 1587, a man named Hans Quander was mentioned in these records, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the early 17th century, the Quander surname also appeared in the records of the Prussian city of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad, Russia). A merchant named Johann Quander was documented in the city's trade registers in 1624, indicating that members of the family had established themselves in this region.

As the Quander family branched out and migrated to different parts of Europe, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. Some of the earliest known spellings include Quandter, Quandere, and Quandre, which can be found in various historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries.

One notable individual bearing the Quander surname was Johann Gottlieb Quander (1716-1795), a German author and philosopher who was born in Königsberg. His works explored topics such as metaphysics and ethics, and he was considered a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time.

Another prominent Quander was Friedrich Quander (1810-1880), a German architect and urban planner who was born in Berlin. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) and the Bode Museum.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Quander surname can be found in the 1810 census records from Virginia. A man named Thomas Quander was listed as a resident of Fairfax County, suggesting that members of the family had migrated to America in the early 19th century.

Another notable American with the Quander surname was John W. Quander (1850-1926), an educator and civil rights activist who was born in Washington, D.C. He co-founded the Alpha Pi Alpha fraternity, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter organization established by and for African American men.

Throughout history, the Quander surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, authors, architects, and activists. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, the name has since spread across different regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse journeys and experiences of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quander

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Quander.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Quander was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Quander has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Quander was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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