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

Square, 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 Square surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Square in America

Square is the 21495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Square surname appeared 1,215 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 Square.

We can also compare 2010 data for Square 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 Square

The surname "SQUARE" originates from England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "squarer," which referred to a person who worked with squares or was a maker of square-shaped objects.

During the medieval period, the name was often associated with skilled craftsmen and tradesmen, such as carpenters, stonemasons, or builders. The surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone whose occupation involved working with squares or making square-shaped structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like document from 1273, which mentions a "Roger le Squarer." This suggests that the name was already in use as a surname by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "le Squarer," "Squarer," and "Squyre." These variations reflect the evolving spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "SQUARE" throughout history include:

1. John Square (c. 1590 - 1654), an English clergyman and writer who served as Archdeacon of Derby.
2. Samuel Square (1670 - 1733), an English mathematician and surveyor, known for his work on logarithms and navigation.
3. Thomas Square (1738 - 1795), a British naval officer and explorer who contributed to the exploration of the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
4. Henry Square (1819 - 1887), an English architect and surveyor, known for his work on public buildings and churches in London.
5. Walter Square (1861 - 1925), a British politician and member of parliament who represented the constituency of Shoreditch from 1900 to 1906.

The surname "SQUARE" has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Square's Green in Cambridgeshire and Square's Farm in Hertfordshire, further reinforcing its historical roots in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Square

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

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

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