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

Quate, 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 Quate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quate in America

Quate is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quate surname appeared 233 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 Quate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quate 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 Quate

The surname Quate is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "cwat," meaning a shed or small dwelling. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in or near a small hut or shelter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quate is found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which lists a Robert de Quate in the county of Lincolnshire. The name also appears in various other medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327, where a John Quate is mentioned.

The Quate surname has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Quatford in Shropshire and Quatbridge in Buckinghamshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Quate include Thomas Quate, a wool merchant from Oxfordshire who lived in the late 15th century. Another prominent figure was Sir William Quate, a member of the English Parliament in the early 16th century during the reign of Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, a man named John Quate gained recognition as a successful farmer and landowner in the county of Norfolk. His descendants continued to play a role in the local community for several generations.

During the 18th century, a man named Richard Quate (1702-1781) made his mark as a respected scholar and author, publishing several works on philosophy and theology.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Emily Quate (1825-1898), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in her hometown of Nottingham and was actively involved in the suffrage movement.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Quate. The name has a rich heritage and has been borne by people from various walks of life over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quate

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

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

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