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

Quantrell, 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 Quantrell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quantrell in America

Quantrell is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quantrell surname appeared 171 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 Quantrell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quantrell 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 Quantrell

The surname Quantrell is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cwante," meaning a fallow deer, and "ryll," meaning a stream or brook, suggesting a possible connection to a place name or geographical location associated with deer and a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quantrell can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name is listed as "Quanderelle," which may have been an early spelling variation.

During the 13th century, records mention a Thomas Quantrell, who was a landowner in the county of Cheshire, England. His name appears in various legal documents and property deeds from that time.

In the late 16th century, a prominent figure named William Quantrell (1550-1623) was a wealthy merchant and benefactor in the city of Bristol. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, including establishing a charitable trust to support the education of underprivileged children.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a notable individual named John Quantrell (1624-1692), who was a renowned English Puritan minister and author. He wrote several influential religious treatises and served as a chaplain during the English Civil War.

During the 18th century, there was a Sir Thomas Quantrell (1715-1793), who was a British naval officer and explorer. He is credited with mapping and charting several islands in the South Pacific region, contributing to the advancement of maritime navigation and exploration.

Another significant figure was Richard Quantrell (1790-1859), a British artist renowned for his landscape paintings. His works were widely admired and are featured in several prestigious art collections worldwide.

While the surname Quantrell may not be as common today, its origins and historical associations reflect a rich tapestry of English heritage, encompassing landowners, merchants, religious leaders, naval explorers, and artists, each leaving their mark on the name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quantrell

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

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

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