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

Questell, 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 Questell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Questell in America

Questell is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Questell surname appeared 167 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 Questell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Questell 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 Questell

The surname Questell originated in Normandy, France in the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French words "queste" meaning a quest or expedition, and "el" meaning a place. The name likely referred to a person who lived in a place associated with a quest or journey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Questell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Questel" in reference to a landowner in Normandy.

During the Middle Ages, the name Questell was prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. Historical records show variations in spelling such as Questelle, Questel, and Questielle.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guillaume Questell (1205-1275) was a prominent knight and landowner in the Duchy of Normandy. He fought in the Seventh Crusade and was known for his bravery and loyalty to the French crown.

Another important figure was Jeanne Questell (1320-1387), a noblewoman from Brittany who played a significant role in the Breton War of Succession. She was a staunch supporter of the House of Montfort and is mentioned in several chronicles of the time.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Questell family settled in England after the Norman Conquest. One notable member was Richard Questell (1435-1498), a merchant and landowner in Suffolk. He is mentioned in local records as a benefactor of the church in his village.

During the Renaissance period, Pierre Questell (1520-1585) was a renowned scholar and humanist from Normandy. He taught at the University of Paris and was a prolific writer on subjects ranging from philosophy to literature.

Another significant figure was Marie Questell (1670-1737), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Thérèse of France. She is mentioned in the memoirs of Saint-Simon, a famous writer and courtier of the time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Questell throughout history. While the name has roots in Normandy and Brittany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, reflecting the journeys and quests undertaken by those who bore this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Questell

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

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

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