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

Quicksey, 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 Quicksey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quicksey in America

Quicksey is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quicksey surname appeared 127 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 Quicksey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quicksey 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 Quicksey

The surname Quicksey is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cwic" (meaning "lively" or "active") and "ey" (meaning "island" or "river island"), suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived on a lively or active island or river island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quicksey can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, where a person named William Quicksey is mentioned. This document provides valuable insights into the early use and spelling variations of the name, which included variations such as Quicsey and Quyksey.

The Quicksey surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 15th century, a John Quicksey was recorded as a prominent landowner in the village of Westbury, Wiltshire. His descendants continued to hold land in the area for several generations.

Another noteworthy figure was Richard Quicksey (1523-1578), a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during the Tudor period.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Shrewsbury, where a Thomas Quicksey (1625-1693) is listed as a churchwarder. This suggests that the Quicksey family had established roots in the Shropshire area by this time.

Moving into the 18th century, a prominent member of the Quicksey family was William Quicksey (1745-1821), a renowned clockmaker from Gloucestershire. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections today.

Another individual of note is Elizabeth Quicksey (1792-1869), a philanthropist and social reformer who actively campaigned for the rights of women and children in Victorian England. She founded several charitable organizations and was known for her tireless efforts to improve the lives of the underprivileged.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the Quicksey surname throughout the centuries, spanning various regions of England and encompassing a range of professions and social standings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quicksey

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

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

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