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

Quidley, 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 Quidley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quidley in America

Quidley is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quidley surname appeared 268 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 Quidley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quidley 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 Quidley

The surname Quidley has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old English word "cwidele," which means "valley" or "ravine." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a particular valley or ravine where the family resided or owned land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, a collection of financial records from the late 12th century. In these rolls, a person named Reginald de Quidele is mentioned, indicating that the surname was already in use during this period.

By the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in different regions of England. In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, a person named William Quydeleye is listed, while in the Yorkshire Feet of Fines from 1301, a Robert de Quideley is mentioned.

The name Quidley has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Quidley in Shropshire and Quidley in Derbyshire. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

One notable individual with the surname Quidley was John Quidley, born in 1589 in Staffordshire, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the early 17th century. Another individual of note was Elizabeth Quidley, born in 1642 in Oxfordshire, who was a renowned herbalist and midwife during her time.

In the 18th century, Thomas Quidley, born in 1712 in Gloucestershire, gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and inventor. His works were celebrated for their intricate designs and precise timekeeping.

The surname Quidley also made its way across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances in America was William Quidley, who settled in Virginia in the late 17th century.

Another notable figure was Sarah Quidley, born in 1768 in Massachusetts. She was a prominent abolitionist and advocate for women's rights, actively participating in the anti-slavery movement and campaigning for equal opportunities for women.

While the surname Quidley may not be as common as some other English surnames, its rich history spans several centuries and reflects the diverse geographical origins and occupations of those who bore this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quidley

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

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

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