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

Quiah, 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 Quiah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quiah in America

Quiah is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quiah surname appeared 151 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 Quiah.

The history of the last name Quiah

The surname QUIAH has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in the counties of Cambridgeshire and Essex. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, between the 6th and 11th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cwic," meaning "alive" or "lively," suggesting that it may have been originally used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a vibrant personality.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name QUIAH can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in the country during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 14th century, there are records of a Roger Quiah, born in 1312 in the village of Linton, Cambridgeshire. He is mentioned in various parish records as a prosperous landowner and farmer in the region.

During the Tudor period, a notable bearer of the QUIAH surname was Sir William Quiah (1502-1563), a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London. He was actively involved in the trading of wool and played a significant role in the establishment of the Company of Merchant Adventurers.

In the 17th century, the name QUIAH appeared in the historical records of Essex, where a family of that surname owned land and properties in the town of Saffron Walden. One notable member was John Quiah (1625-1689), a respected lawyer and magistrate who served as the Mayor of Saffron Walden in 1672.

Another notable figure bearing the QUIAH surname was Elizabeth Quiah (1745-1812), a renowned botanist and horticulturist from Cambridgeshire. She is credited with the discovery and documentation of several new plant species native to the region.

As the centuries passed, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Quiagh, Quiegh, and Quiah. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

Throughout its history, the QUIAH surname has been associated with various place names, such as Quiah Hill in Cambridgeshire and Quiah Manor in Essex, further solidifying its connection to these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quiah

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

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 Quiah 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.

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

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