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

Quiel, 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 Quiel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quiel in America

Quiel is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quiel surname appeared 189 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 Quiel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quiel 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 Quiel

The surname Quiel is of French origin, originating in the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "quel," meaning "which" or "what kind," and may have been used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone with a questioning or inquisitive nature.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Quiel can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holders commissioned by William the Conqueror in England. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various ecclesiastical records in Normandy, France. For example, a certain Raoul Quiel is listed as a member of the clergy in the city of Rouen in 1275. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region during this time period.

Over the centuries, the surname Quiel has been subject to various spelling variations, including Quielle, Quiell, and Quiell. These variations can often be attributed to regional dialects, phonetic translations, and the preference of individual scribes or record-keepers.

One notable bearer of the Quiel surname was Jean-Baptiste Quiel, a French painter and engraver born in 1736. He studied under the renowned artist Jacques-Philippe Le Bas and gained recognition for his intricate engravings depicting historical and mythological scenes.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Émile Quiel (1822-1898) made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. Born in Marseille, France, Quiel was a renowned mathematician and educator who authored several influential textbooks and publications on advanced mathematical theories.

Another individual of note was Marie-Aimée Quiel (1855-1932), a French educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first secondary schools for girls in Lyon, France, and played a pivotal role in promoting equal educational opportunities for women during a time when such efforts were met with considerable resistance.

The Quiel surname can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Belgium and Germany, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have migrated or established roots in these regions over time.

While the surname Quiel is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and diverse geographic origins reflect the cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the evolution of surnames across Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quiel

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

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

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