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

Quass, 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 Quass surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quass in America

Quass is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quass surname appeared 180 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 Quass.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quass 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 Quass

The surname "QUASS" has its origins in the German language, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "quast," which referred to a tassel, fringe, or ornamental tuft. This surname was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of such decorative items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "QUASS" can be found in the historical records of the city of Hamburg, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. It is mentioned that a family bearing this name resided in the area and was involved in the textile trade.

During the 17th century, the name "QUASS" appeared in various town records and church registers across northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This suggests that the name had gained popularity and spread across different communities.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname "QUASS" was Johann Quass, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1721 to 1795. He was known for his work on Christian ethics and authored several books on the subject.

Another individual of note was Carl Quass, a German painter and lithographer who lived from 1804 to 1884. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and lithographs depicting scenes from various regions of Germany.

The surname "QUASS" also found its way into the historical records of neighboring countries, such as Denmark and the Netherlands, likely due to migration and trade connections. In the 19th century, a Dutch artist named Willem Quass (1836-1913) gained recognition for his genre paintings and portraits.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "QUASS" continued to be carried by individuals across Europe, with some notable bearers including Hans Quass, a German businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1882 to 1967, and Erich Quass, a German military officer who served during World War II (1900-1988).

It is important to note that while the surname "QUASS" may have had its roots in a specific region or occupation, over time it has spread and evolved, with families bearing this name residing in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quass

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

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

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