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

Querry, 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 Querry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Querry in America

Querry is the 23662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Querry surname appeared 1,071 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 Querry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Querry 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 Querry

The surname Querry originated in the region of Normandy, France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "querrier," which means "quarryman" or someone who worked in a quarry extracting stone. This occupation was essential in the construction of castles, churches, and other important buildings of that era.

The earliest known record of the Querry surname dates back to the 12th century in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as Querrier, Querrier, and Quarrier, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Querry surname was Robert le Querrier, who lived in Normandy around 1180. He was a prominent stonemason involved in the construction of several Norman castles and cathedrals.

In the 13th century, the Querry family established themselves in the English county of Essex, where they held lands and properties. One notable member of the family was Sir John Querry, born in 1295, who served as a knight in the court of King Edward III and fought in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War.

During the 16th century, the Querry name appeared in various records in Scotland, where they were associated with the town of Quarrelton, derived from the quarry industry in the area. One prominent figure was William Querry, born in 1547, who was a successful merchant and landowner in Quarrelton.

In the 17th century, the Querry surname gained prominence in Ireland, where they were linked to the County Antrim region. One notable individual was Patrick Querry, born in 1623, who was a renowned stonemason and played a significant role in the construction of several churches and public buildings in the area.

Other notable individuals with the Querry surname include:

1. John Querry (1705-1782), a British merchant and philanthropist who established several schools and charitable institutions in London.
2. Elizabeth Querry (1798-1876), an American author and activist who advocated for women's rights and abolition of slavery.
3. James Querry (1832-1901), a Scottish engineer and inventor credited with developing the first practical hydraulic press.
4. Marie Querry (1875-1942), a French painter and sculptor known for her vibrant portraits and landscapes.
5. Samuel Querry (1903-1988), an Australian politician and member of the Parliament of New South Wales.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Querry

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

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

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