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

Squier, 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 Squier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Squier in America

Squier is the 14787th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Squier surname appeared 2,007 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Squier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Squier 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 Squier

The surname SQUIER has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "esquier," which means squire or shield-bearer. The name was initially given to those who served as attendants or squires to knights or men of high rank.

The earliest recorded instances of the SQUIER surname can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known references is found in the Hundredorum Rolls, a census-like survey conducted in England in 1273, where the name is spelled "le Squier."

In the 14th century, the SQUIER surname appeared in several historical records, including the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Squier is mentioned. The name also surfaced in the Pipe Rolls of Leicestershire in 1332, referring to a William le Squier.

During the Middle Ages, the name SQUIER was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or served in military capacities. One notable example is Sir John Squier, who was a prominent English soldier and commander during the Hundred Years' War in the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the SQUIER surname can be found in various records, including the Parish Registers of Stratford-upon-Avon, where a Robert Squier was recorded in 1594. The name also appears in the Musters of the Militia in Hertfordshire in 1558, listing a Thomas Squier.

Throughout history, several individuals with the SQUIER surname have achieved notable accomplishments. One such figure is Andrew Vazsonyi Squier (1844-1925), an American electrical engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early telecommunications technology.

Another prominent individual was Samuel Squier (1718-1784), an American politician and jurist who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and played a role in the American Revolutionary War.

In the literary world, Ephraim George Squier (1821-1888) was an American archaeologist and writer who made important contributions to the study of Pre-Columbian civilizations in Central America.

Another notable figure was Eugene Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc (1814-1879), a French architect and author who was influential in the Gothic Revival movement and the restoration of historic buildings in France.

Finally, Samuel Miles Squier (1825-1898) was an American poet and writer who authored several works, including the poem "Mount Auburn" and the novel "The Huguenot Lovers."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Squier

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

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

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