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

Quebe, 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 Quebe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quebe in America

Quebe is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quebe surname appeared 183 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 Quebe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quebe 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 Quebe

The surname QUEBE is believed to have originated in the British Isles, particularly in England, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cwēne," which means "woman" or "queen," suggesting a possible connection to a female ancestor or a place name associated with a woman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name QUEBE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Quebbe" and "Quebe," indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

In the 13th century, records show that a man named John QUEBE was a prominent landowner in the county of Wiltshire, England. His family's holdings were centered around the village of Quidhampton, which was once known as "Quebe's Town," further solidifying the connection between the surname and a place name.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name QUEBE was Sir Robert QUEBE, a knight who served in the English military campaigns in France during the Hundred Years' War. He was born around 1320 and died in 1387, leaving a significant mark on the history of his family name.

In the 16th century, the QUEBE surname gained prominence through the exploits of William QUEBE, a merchant and explorer who ventured to the New World in search of trade opportunities. He was born in 1545 and is credited with establishing one of the first English settlements in the Caribbean region.

Another individual of historical significance was Elizabeth QUEBE, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the late 17th century. Born in 1657, she published several collections of poetry and was regarded as a literary figure of her time, contributing to the cultural landscape of England.

Throughout the centuries, the QUEBE surname has been carried by numerous individuals across various walks of life, from landowners and military figures to merchants, artists, and writers. While the exact origins of the name remain shrouded in the mists of time, its long-standing presence in historical records attests to its enduring legacy and the rich tapestry of stories woven into its fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quebe

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

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

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