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

Quiller, 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 Quiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quiller in America

Quiller is the 43732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quiller surname appeared 493 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 Quiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quiller 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 Quiller

The surname Quiller is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the 16th century. The name is derived from the obsolete English word "quilter," which referred to a person who quilted fabric or made quilts. This occupation was particularly prevalent in the textile-producing regions of England during that time period.

Quilters played an important role in the textile industry, as quilted fabrics were highly valued for their warmth and durability. The Quiller surname may have been adopted by individuals who worked as professional quilters or who were involved in the quilting trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Quiller can be found in the parish records of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, where a John Quiller was mentioned in 1578. This suggests that the name was already in use during the late 16th century in the capital city of England.

In the 17th century, the surname Quiller appeared in various historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, where individuals with this surname were recorded in counties such as Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. These counties were known for their thriving textile industries, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the quilting trade.

One notable individual with the surname Quiller was Sir William Quiller, a British naval officer who lived from 1784 to 1848. He served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and was present at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Another famous bearer of the name was Sir Cuthbert Quiller, an English politician and landowner who lived from 1604 to 1662. He served as a Member of Parliament for Westmorland and was involved in various political and military affairs during the English Civil War.

In the literary world, the surname Quiller is associated with Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, a renowned English writer, and literary critic who lived from 1863 to 1944. He is best known for his anthology of English verse, the Oxford Book of English Verse, and his novels and short stories set in Cornwall.

The Quiller surname has also been found in historical records with variations in spelling, such as Quilter, Quylter, and Quylor, reflecting the phonetic nature of English surname development.

While the surname Quiller may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich history of the textile industry and the skilled craftspeople who contributed to its success in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quiller

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

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

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