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

Quashie, 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 Quashie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quashie in America

Quashie is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quashie surname appeared 582 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 Quashie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quashie 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 Quashie

The surname "QUASHIE" originates from West Africa, specifically the regions of present-day Ghana and Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 17th century, derived from the Akan word "quashie," which means "a male born on Sunday." The name was likely adopted by enslaved Africans who were brought to the Caribbean and Americas during the transatlantic slave trade.

In the Caribbean, the name "QUASHIE" became widely used among the enslaved population, particularly in Jamaica and Barbados. It was often given to children born on Sundays, reflecting the traditional Akan naming practices. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "QUASHIE" dates back to the 18th century in Jamaica. In the 1770s, a man named Quashie was listed as a leader of the Stono Rebellion, a significant uprising of enslaved Africans in South Carolina. This event brought attention to the name and its association with resistance against slavery.

Another notable figure with the surname "QUASHIE" was Quashie Sam, a Jamaican Maroon leader and skilled guerrilla fighter who fought against British colonial forces in the late 18th century. He played a crucial role in protecting the Maroon communities and their autonomy.

In the 19th century, the name "QUASHIE" gained further recognition through the works of the British writer and abolitionist Harriet Martineau. In her book "The Hour and the Man," published in 1841, she featured a character named Quashie, an enslaved man who exemplified the resilience and dignity of the African people.

Among other notable individuals with the surname "QUASHIE" were Samuel Quashie (1820-1902), a Jamaican Baptist preacher and educator, and Marianne Quashie (1909-1983), a Trinidadian writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and social justice.

Today, the surname "QUASHIE" remains prevalent in various Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as in communities with African diaspora populations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quashie

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

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

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