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

Queeney, 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 Queeney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Queeney in America

Queeney is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Queeney surname appeared 150 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 Queeney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Queeney 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 Queeney

The surname Queeney is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the place name "Quennington" or variations of it, which is a small village in Gloucestershire. The name is likely derived from the Old English words "cwen" meaning queen and "tun" meaning town or settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Queeney can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John de Quenynton, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1273. Another early record of the name was in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset in 1277, where a Richard de Quenyng was listed.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Quenyng, Quenyngtone, and Quenyngton. During this period, it was not uncommon for surnames to have multiple spellings due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional variations in pronunciation.

The Queeney name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was William Queeney, a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol, England, who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was John Queeney, a Member of Parliament for Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire, who served in the English Parliament in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Queeney family had established themselves as landowners and gentry in various parts of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall. One notable member of the family was Sir Thomas Queeney (1616-1685), who was a successful merchant and politician, serving as the Mayor of Bristol in 1663.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Queeney surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. For example, James Queeney (1780-1856) was a noted artist and engraver, known for his landscape paintings and etchings of English scenery.

Another notable bearer of the Queeney name was Mary Queeney (1840-1920), a prominent philanthropist and social reformer in London. She was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and was recognized for her efforts to improve the living conditions of the poor in the city.

While the Queeney surname is not as common today as it once was, it continues to be found in various parts of the English-speaking world, with families carrying on the legacy of this historic name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Queeney

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

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

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