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

Quann, 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 Quann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quann in America

Quann is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quann surname appeared 383 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 Quann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quann 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 Quann

The surname Quann is of Irish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in County Tipperary, a region in the province of Munster, Ireland. The name is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "cuain," which means "harbor" or "haven," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near a harbor or coastal area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Quann surname can be found in the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, a collection of official documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. In these records, a Thomas Quann is mentioned as receiving a pardon in 1592. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the Elizabethan era.

The Quann surname has also been linked to various place names in Ireland, such as Quannestown and Quann Abbey. These locations likely took their names from early Quann settlers or landowners in the area, further solidifying the surname's Irish roots.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Quann surname. One such figure was James Quann (1784-1849), an Irish politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for County Longford in the early 19th century. Another prominent bearer of the name was Michael Quann (1822-1885), an Irish-born Catholic priest who served as the Bishop of Monaghan from 1871 until his death.

In the realm of literature, the Quann surname is represented by the Irish writer and poet Enda Quann (1897-1968), whose works explored themes of Irish identity and nationalism. Additionally, the name has been carried by individuals in the field of education, such as John Quann (1813-1887), who served as the President of the University of Ottawa in Canada during the mid-19th century.

Furthermore, the Quann surname has also been associated with various historical events and records. For example, in the 17th century, a Thomas Quann is mentioned in the Census of Ireland, providing insight into the surname's presence and distribution during that time period.

While the surname Quann may not be among the most common in Ireland or globally, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable individuals across various fields and time periods, solidifying its place in the annals of Irish genealogy and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quann

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

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 Quann 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 Quann 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 Quann was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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