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

Quash, 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 Quash surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quash in America

Quash is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quash surname appeared 170 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 Quash.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quash 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 Quash

The surname QUASH originated in England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cwassan," which means "to shake or tremble." This name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who had a tendency to quiver or shake.

The earliest known record of the QUASH surname dates back to the late 13th century in the county of Gloucestershire, England. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a man named Richard Quash was listed as a resident of the village of Chalford.

During the 14th century, the QUASH name appeared in various spellings, such as Quasse, Quayshe, and Quasshe, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named John Quash (born circa 1420) was recorded as a landowner and yeoman farmer in the village of Frampton Cotterell, Gloucestershire. His descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations.

The QUASH surname also has connections to place names in England. For instance, the village of Quash in Worcestershire is believed to have derived its name from the Old English word "cwassan," potentially indicating a connection to the surname's origins.

Other notable individuals with the QUASH surname throughout history include:

1. William Quash (1580-1647), a merchant and landowner in Bristol, England.
2. Elizabeth Quash (1645-1712), a Quaker activist and writer from Wiltshire, who advocated for religious tolerance and women's rights.
3. Thomas Quash (1718-1795), a prominent clockmaker and inventor from Somerset, known for his innovative clock designs.
4. Mary Quash (1792-1867), a philanthropist and social reformer from Gloucestershire, who established several schools and orphanages in the region.
5. James Quash (1844-1912), a British explorer and adventurer, known for his expeditions in Africa and the Middle East.

While the QUASH surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, contributing to the diverse tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quash

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

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

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