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

Qui, 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 Qui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qui in America

Qui is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qui surname appeared 359 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 Qui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qui 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 Qui

The surname QUI is believed to have originated in northern France during the late medieval period, likely derived from the Old French word "qui" meaning "who" or "which." This surname may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone's occupation or place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name QUI appears in the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus Qui, suggesting the surname was already in use by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, records from Normandy, France, reference a nobleman named Gilles Qui, who was a vassal of the Duke of Normandy. This indicates that the QUI surname had spread and established itself among the local gentry and nobility in the region.

During the 14th century, the surname QUI appeared in various spellings, such as Quy, Quye, and Quye, reflecting the fluidity of name spellings in that era. One notable individual from this period was Jean Qui, a merchant from Rouen, France, who established trade routes across Europe.

In the 16th century, the QUI surname gained prominence with the birth of François Qui (1532-1599), a renowned French philosopher and scholar who authored several influential works on ethics and political theory.

Another notable figure was Marie Qui (1675-1742), a French artist renowned for her intricate tapestry designs, which adorned the palaces of several European monarchs during the Baroque period.

As the name spread across Europe, variations such as Quie and Quay emerged, particularly in England and Scotland, reflecting regional linguistic influences and adaptations.

The 18th century saw the birth of Thomas Quie (1744-1821), a British inventor credited with developing early steam engine designs that paved the way for the Industrial Revolution.

In the 19th century, the QUI surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Albert Qui (1819-1892), a French explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Amazon rainforest.

While these examples showcase the historical presence and notable individuals bearing the QUI surname, it is important to note that this name has likely evolved and taken on various forms across different regions and cultures over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qui

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

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

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