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

Quicke, 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 Quicke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quicke in America

Quicke is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quicke surname appeared 114 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 Quicke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quicke 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 Quicke

The surname Quicke originated in England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cwic" or "cwicc," meaning "alive" or "lively." These words eventually evolved into the modern English word "quick."

The Quicke surname was initially found in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire in southwest England. Some early records suggest that the name may have been an occupational surname, referring to someone who was particularly agile or quick in their movements or actions.

One of the earliest known references to the Quicke surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1218, which mention a person named Richard Quic. The Hundred Rolls of Wiltshire, dating back to 1273, also include entries for individuals with the surname Quyk and Quike.

In the 14th century, the Quicke surname appeared in various spellings, such as Quyk, Quike, and Quyke, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling during that time period. The Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1327 list a John Quike, while the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1334 include a William Quyk.

One notable figure with the Quicke surname was John Quicke (c. 1525-1586), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament for Honiton in Devon during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable individual was Edward Quicke (1588-1659), an English clergyman and puritan writer who served as the Vicar of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset.

In the 17th century, the Quicke family had connections to the village of Newton St. Cyres in Devon. John Quicke (1624-1677) was a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Tiverton in Devon. His son, Sir John Quicke (1655-1737), also served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted in 1699.

The Quicke surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Quickes Green in Hertfordshire and Quickes Farm in Gloucestershire, suggesting that some families may have derived their surnames from these locations.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Quicke surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including law, politics, religion, and literature, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quicke

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

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

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