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

Squalls, 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 Squalls surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Squalls in America

Squalls is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Squalls surname appeared 209 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 Squalls.

We can also compare 2010 data for Squalls 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 Squalls

The surname Squalls is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "squalu," which means "squall" or "sudden gust of wind." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in an area prone to such weather conditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Lancashire Inquests of 1311, where a person named Richard de Squale is mentioned. The "de" prefix indicates that the name may have initially been a locational surname, referring to a specific place.

Another early reference to the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1339, where a William Squalle is listed. This variation in spelling, with the addition of an extra "l," highlights the fluidity of surnames during that time period.

In the 15th century, the Squalls surname can be found in the records of the Exchequer Lay Subsidies for Derbyshire, where a John Squall is recorded as a taxpayer in 1427. This suggests that the name had spread to various parts of England by that point.

One notable individual with the surname Squalls was Sir John Squalls, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 16th century. He was born in 1562 and served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Southwark in 1597.

Another significant figure was William Squalls, who was born in 1647 in Gloucestershire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his name appears in various legal documents and property records from the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Squalls surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, where a family by the name of Squalls is recorded as residing in the area.

One notable individual from this time period was Thomas Squalls, who was born in 1712 in Oxfordshire. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his works on classical literature.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Squalls appears in the records of the Royal Navy, with a Captain James Squalls serving as a naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Squalls

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

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

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