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

Quiet, 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 Quiet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quiet in America

Quiet is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quiet surname appeared 100 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 Quiet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quiet 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 Quiet

The surname "Quiet" is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cwit," which meant "free" or "exempt." It was likely used as a descriptive surname for someone who was free from obligations or taxes.

In the early records, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Quyt," "Qwyt," and "Quytt." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a person named William le Quytt is mentioned.

The surname "Quiet" is also associated with several place names in England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. For example, there is a village called Quenington in Gloucestershire, which was formerly known as "Quyntone" in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname "Quiet." One of the earliest recorded examples is Sir John Quiet, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Oxfordshire during the 14th century. Another notable figure was Thomas Quiet, a merchant and alderman in the City of London, who lived in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, Edward Quiet (1590-1665) was a respected clergyman and author who served as the rector of Piddington in Oxfordshire. He wrote several religious works, including "A Treatise on the Holy Eucharist" and "Sermons on Various Subjects."

During the 18th century, William Quiet (1720-1786) was a renowned English artist and engraver, known for his landscape paintings and etchings of rural scenes. His works were highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts of his time.

In the 19th century, Sir Henry Quiet (1825-1901) was a prominent British politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies. He was also appointed as a Queen's Counsel and held various judicial positions throughout his career.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the surname "Quiet" throughout history, showcasing its rich heritage and significance across various fields and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quiet

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

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

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