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

Quayle, 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 Quayle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quayle in America

Quayle is the 18098th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quayle surname appeared 1,539 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 Quayle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quayle 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 Quayle

The surname Quayle has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cwalu," which means "deadly" or "fatal." This likely referred to someone who lived near a dangerous place or had a formidable reputation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quayle can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Quaile" in the county of Norfolk. This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the surname was often spelled as "Quaile" or "Quayle," with variations like "Quaille" and "Quayle" emerging later. These different spellings reflect the diversity of local dialects and pronunciation at the time.

The name Quayle is also associated with several place names in England, such as Quaylegate in Norfolk and Quayleland in Gloucestershire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable figure with the surname Quayle was Sir John Quayle (1670-1758), a British politician and landowner from the Isle of Man. He served as the Governor of the Isle of Man from 1723 to 1755.

Another prominent individual was William Quayle (1857-1939), an American Methodist minister and author. He was born in Wigan, Lancashire, and later became a renowned preacher and writer, publishing several books on religious themes.

In the United States, Thomas Quayle (1755-1834) was a respected Quaker minister and abolitionist from Pennsylvania. He was actively involved in the anti-slavery movement and helped establish several Quaker communities.

Sir Dan Quayle (born 1947) is perhaps one of the most well-known individuals with this surname. He served as the 44th Vice President of the United States under President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993.

Finally, John Quayle (1857-1924) was a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel and the Midland Grand Hotel.

These examples illustrate the long history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname Quayle, which has roots in medieval England and has been carried by individuals of various professions and accomplishments over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quayle

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

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

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