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

Quibell, 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 Quibell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quibell in America

Quibell is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quibell surname appeared 254 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 Quibell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quibell 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 Quibell

The surname Quibell has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cwicel" or "cwickel," meaning "active" or "lively," and the word "bel," which referred to a bell-shaped hill or a stream. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a lively stream or a hill with a bell-like shape.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Quibell can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Quicbell." This document was a survey of landowners in England, and the name is listed in connection with the county of Sussex. It is likely that the Quibell family had roots in this area during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Quybbell" and "Quybell," in records from Kent and Surrey. This suggests that the family had spread to different parts of southern England over time.

One notable figure bearing the name Quibell was John Quibell (1624-1689), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of St. John's College, Cambridge. He was also a renowned theologian and author, publishing works on religious subjects.

In the 18th century, the name appears in parish records from Kent, with the birth of Thomas Quibell (1734-1793) recorded in the village of Ightham. Thomas later became a successful businessman and landowner in the area.

Another prominent individual with the surname Quibell was James Quibell (1867-1935), a British Egyptologist and archaeologist. He conducted excavations in Egypt, including at the site of Hierakonpolis, and made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Egyptian history and culture.

Annie Laurie Quibell (1862-1945), an American author and educator, also bore this surname. She wrote several books on education and teaching methods and was influential in the field of progressive education.

The Quibell surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Quibell's Brow in Lancashire and Quibell's Hill in Derbyshire, further reinforcing its connection to geographic features.

While the Quibell name may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the 13th century and has been carried by notable figures in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quibell

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

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

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