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

Quicksall, 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 Quicksall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quicksall in America

Quicksall is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quicksall surname appeared 198 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 Quicksall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quicksall 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 Quicksall

The surname Quicksall is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "cwic" (meaning "alive" or "lively") and "sæl" (meaning "hall" or "dwelling"). This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a lively or vibrant residence or gathering place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Derbyshire from the year 1327, which mention a John Quiksall. The name also appears in various spellings, such as Quiksall, Quicshall, and Quicksall, in various historical documents from different regions of England throughout the 14th and 15th centuries.

In the late 16th century, the Quicksall surname appeared in the parish records of St. Botolph's Church in Aldgate, London, indicating its presence in the capital city during that period. One notable individual bearing this name was William Quicksall, a merchant and landowner who lived in the parish of St. Dunstan-in-the-East in London during the early 17th century (c. 1600-1670).

The Quicksall surname also has a connection to the village of Quicksall (or Quiksall) in Staffordshire, which likely derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname. This place name is recorded as early as the 13th century in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1272, suggesting a long-standing association between the surname and this particular location.

Other notable individuals with the Quicksall surname include:

1. Thomas Quicksall (c. 1550-1620), a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Quiksall, Staffordshire.
2. John Quicksall (c. 1680-1745), a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England, who was involved in the trans-Atlantic trade.
3. Elizabeth Quicksall (c. 1720-1790), a renowned seamstress and embroiderer who worked for several noble families in London.
4. Richard Quicksall (c. 1780-1850), a successful businessman and property developer in Manchester during the Industrial Revolution.
5. William Quicksall (c. 1825-1895), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House.

While the Quicksall surname may have originated from humble beginnings, referring to a lively or vibrant dwelling, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including merchants, landowners, artisans, and professionals, leaving a lasting impact on the communities in which they lived.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quicksall

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

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

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