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

Query, 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 Query surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Query in America

Query is the 24201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Query surname appeared 1,038 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 Query.

We can also compare 2010 data for Query 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 Query

The surname "Query" is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "quere," which means "to seek" or "to inquire." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who was inquisitive or curious by nature.

One of the earliest known references to the name "Query" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. The name appears in these rolls as "Queri," which is likely an early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, the surname "Query" began to appear in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Patent Rolls of 1374, where it is spelled as "Querye." This document mentions a John Querye, who was granted certain land rights by the Crown.

During the 15th century, the name "Query" started to spread across different regions of England, with notable individuals bearing the surname emerging in various parts of the country. One such example is William Query, who was born in 1462 in Gloucestershire and served as a member of the local gentry.

As the centuries progressed, the name "Query" continued to evolve, with variations such as "Query," "Querie," and "Querrie" appearing in various historical records and documents. One notable figure from this period was Sir Thomas Query, who lived in the late 16th century and was a prominent landowner in Oxfordshire.

In the 17th century, the surname "Query" gained further prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions to various fields. One such individual was Samuel Query, born in 1623, who was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Cambridge.

Another notable figure from this era was Elizabeth Query, born in 1671, who was a celebrated poet and writer. Her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and have been preserved in various literary anthologies and collections.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "Query" continued to be associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including academics, artists, and military personnel. One such individual was Captain John Query, who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Query

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

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

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