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

Queener, 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 Queener surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Queener in America

Queener is the 23866th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Queener surname appeared 1,058 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 Queener.

We can also compare 2010 data for Queener 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 Queener

The surname Queener originated in England during the early medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "cwene" and "hyr," meaning "woman's meadow." This suggests that the name may have referred to a meadow or piece of land owned or inhabited by a woman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Quenehyre." This entry likely refers to a place name or settlement that no longer exists. Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form, Queener.

In the 13th century, records show a William Quener living in Wiltshire, England. A few centuries later, in 1598, a John Queener was born in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

During the 17th century, the name appeared in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable Queener from this time was Robert Queener (1623-1688), a member of the clergy who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

As the British Empire expanded, the Queener name was carried to other parts of the world. In the 18th century, a William Queener (1732-1802) emigrated from England to Virginia, where he became a successful farmer and landowner. His descendants continued to use the Queener surname in the United States.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Sir Richard Queener (1795-1867), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a member of Parliament. He was knighted for his service to the Crown.

In the 19th century, the Queener name was found in various professions, including artists, writers, and academics. One notable example is the American painter William Queener (1837-1912), whose works are featured in several museums across the United States.

Overall, the surname Queener has a rich history spanning multiple centuries and regions, with roots tracing back to early medieval England. Its evolution and dispersal across different parts of the world reflect the migration patterns and cultural influences that have shaped many family names throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Queener

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

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

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