2000
#22,723
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,055
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.39
Rare Last name
Querry
A variant spelling of the French surname "Querrier" derived from the Old French word "quer" meaning stone quarry.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,050 Americans carry the last name Querry. That puts it at #27,817 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.31 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 326,433 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Querry surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.1K
1 in 326,433
Census rank
#27,817
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
916
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 916 bearers of the surname Querry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.31 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 27817th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Querry, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Querry
Among Census respondents with the surname Querry, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Querry bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Querry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 824
- Two or more races5.2% · 48
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 28
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 8
- Black or African American0.8% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Querry
Querry appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#23,662
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,071
+16 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.36
Rank movement Down 939 places
2020
#27,817
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 916
-155 bearers (-14.5%)
Per 100,000 0.31
Rank movement Down 4,155 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #22,723 | 1,055 | 0.39 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #23,662 | 1,071 | 0.36 | +16 bearers (+1.5%) | Down 939 places |
| 2020 | #27,817 | 916 | 0.31 | -155 bearers (-14.5%) | Down 4,155 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Querry surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,662 | #27,817 | -17.6% |
| Count | 1,071 | 916 | -14.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.36 | 0.31 | -14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Querry bearers went from 1,071 to 916 (-14.5% change). The surname moved down 4,155 positions in the national ranking, going from #23,662 to #27,817.
FAQ
Querry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Querry?
Name Census estimates that about 1,050 living Americans carry the surname Querry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 326,433 residents.
How common is Querry?
Querry ranks #27,817 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.31 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 916 people with the surname Querry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,050), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.31 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.31 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Querry.
Has Querry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Querry went from 1,071 recorded bearers to 916. That is a decrease of 155 (-14.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #23,662 to #27,817.
What does the Census say about the background of Querry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Querry, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (3.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Querry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (824 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Querry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Two or More Races (5.2%), Hispanic (3.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Querry (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Querry mean?
A variant spelling of the French surname "Querrier" derived from the Old French word "quer" meaning stone quarry. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Querry (0.31 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Querry?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.