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

Quear, 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 Quear surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quear in America

Quear is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quear surname appeared 161 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 Quear.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quear 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 Quear

The surname QUEAR is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English word "cweorn," which means a mill or a handmill for grinding grain. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been millers or individuals associated with the milling trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname QUEAR can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Quere" and "Queare," reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings during that time.

In the 13th century, records show a Thomas Quear residing in the village of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. This village was known for its wool trade, and it is possible that Thomas Quear was involved in the wool milling process or owned a mill in the area.

During the 16th century, the surname QUEAR appeared in several historical documents, including parish records and court rolls. One notable figure from this period was John Quear, born in 1542 in Warwickshire. He was a prosperous landowner and served as a magistrate in his local community.

In the 17th century, the name QUEAR had spread to various parts of England, with records indicating families bearing this surname in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. One prominent individual from this era was William Quear, born in 1623 in Lincolnshire, who became a respected scholar and author of several theological works.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Mary Quear, born in 1701 in Nottinghamshire. She was a renowned artist known for her intricate needlework and embroidery, with several of her pieces being displayed in local museums and galleries.

As the Industrial Revolution gained momentum in the 19th century, the surname QUEAR continued to be associated with the milling industry. Notable figures from this period include George Quear, born in 1812 in Yorkshire, who owned and operated a successful flour mill in his hometown.

Throughout its history, the surname QUEAR has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the milling trade, with many bearers of this name contributing to the industry and local communities across England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quear

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

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

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