2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Quincel
An uncommon surname possibly derived from a variation of the French name "Quincy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Quincel. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Quincel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Quincel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Quincel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Quincel
The surname QUINCEL has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "quincaille," which refers to hardware or metalwork. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a profession related to metalsmithing or ironwork.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name QUINCEL can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in the form "Quincellus," indicating its presence in Norman England during this period.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean QUINCEL is mentioned in records as a prominent blacksmith in the town of Rouen, Normandy. His skills in metalwork were highly regarded, and he was commissioned to create intricate ironwork for various churches and noble residences in the region.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the QUINCEL name was Pierre QUINCEL, born in 1492 in the village of Beaumont-le-Roger, Normandy. He was a skilled armorer and served as a personal weaponsmith to King Francis I of France. Pierre's craftsmanship was renowned, and he was responsible for creating ornate suits of armor for the royal court.
During the 16th century, the QUINCEL name appeared in the records of the town of Saint-Malo, Brittany, where a family of fishermen and sailors bore this surname. One such individual was Jacques QUINCEL, born in 1547, who was a respected captain and explorer known for his voyages to the New World.
In the 17th century, a branch of the QUINCEL family settled in the region of Alsace, where they became prominent winemakers. Notable among them was Pierre-Alexandre QUINCEL, born in 1678, whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in the region, exported widely throughout Europe.
Over the centuries, the QUINCEL name has been associated with various occupations and locations within France, reflecting the diverse histories and backgrounds of those who carried this surname. While its origins lie in metalwork and hardware, the name has evolved to encompass a rich tapestry of French heritage and tradition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quincel
Among Census respondents with the surname Quincel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Quincel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Quincel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 102
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Quincel
Quincel appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,858 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,858 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Quincel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #150,205 | -1.3% |
| Count | 111 | 109 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Quincel bearers went from 111 to 109 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,858 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,205.
FAQ
Quincel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Quincel?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Quincel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Quincel?
Quincel ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Quincel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Quincel.
Has Quincel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Quincel went from 111 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Quincel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Quincel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Black (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Quincel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Quincel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Black (1.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Quincel (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Quincel mean?
An uncommon surname possibly derived from a variation of the French name "Quincy". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Quincel (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Quincel?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Quincel is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.