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

Quimson, 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 Quimson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quimson in America

Quimson is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quimson surname appeared 175 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 Quimson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quimson 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 Quimson

The surname Quimson has its origins in the Scandinavian countries of Sweden and Norway, dating back to the 9th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "kvimu" meaning "woman" and "son" meaning "son of," suggesting that it was originally a patronymic name given to the son of an important or respected woman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quimson can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which are a collection of medieval Icelandic literature dating back to the 13th century. In these sagas, a character named Quimson Eriksson is mentioned as a skilled warrior and explorer who embarked on various voyages throughout the North Atlantic region.

During the Viking Age, many Scandinavians emigrated to various parts of Europe, including the British Isles, and it is likely that the name Quimson was brought to these regions by Viking settlers. In the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are several entries that mention individuals with the surname Quimson or similar spellings, such as Quimsson or Quymson.

One notable historical figure with the surname Quimson was Ingrid Quimson, a Norwegian noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various religious institutions. Another individual of note was Erik Quimson, a Swedish explorer who accompanied Vitus Bering on his famous expedition to Alaska in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name Quimson was Nils Quimson (1808-1891), a Swedish inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines. Additionally, Ingrid Quimson (1845-1923), a Norwegian writer and poet, gained recognition for her works that explored themes of nature and the human condition.

The surname Quimson has also been linked to various place names in Scandinavia, particularly in areas where Viking settlements were established. For example, the village of Quimsonby in Sweden is believed to have derived its name from the presence of families with the surname Quimson in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quimson

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

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

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