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

Quine, 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 Quine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quine in America

Quine is the 47706th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quine surname appeared 444 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 Quine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quine 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 Quine

The surname "Quine" is of Scottish origin and can be traced back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "cuingean," meaning "wedge" or "ridge," suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a prominent ridge or wedge-shaped piece of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which document those who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Quyn," indicating the spelling variations that existed during that time.

In the 14th century, the name "Quine" was prevalent in the Scottish Borders region, particularly in Roxburghshire and Berwickshire. This area was known for its rugged terrain and numerous ridges, which may have contributed to the name's origins.

The Quine family played a significant role in Scottish history, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Sir Robert Quine (c. 1350-1420), a prominent knight and landowner who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

Another noteworthy Quine was William Quine (1908-2000), a renowned American philosopher and logician. Although born in the United States, his ancestors traced their roots back to Scotland, highlighting the surname's enduring legacy.

In the 16th century, the name "Quine" appeared in the Ragman Rolls of Lanark, a historical document that recorded the names of landowners and tenants in the region. This further solidifies the name's Scottish origins and its presence in various parts of the country.

The surname "Quine" has also been associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Quinefauld and Quinebank, both located in Roxburghshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or shared a common origin, reflecting the close ties between surnames and geographical locations in Scotland.

Throughout history, the "Quine" surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Sir John Quine (c. 1450-1520), a Scottish nobleman and diplomat who served as the Lord High Treasurer of Scotland.
2. Robert Quine (1942-2004), an American guitarist and songwriter who played with various rock bands, including Lou Reed's band.
3. Willard Van Orman Quine (1908-2000), the previously mentioned American philosopher and logician, widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century.
4. Mary Quine (c. 1580-1660), a Scottish woman accused of witchcraft during the Scottish witch trials, and later exonerated.
5. William Quine (1775-1848), a Scottish shipbuilder and entrepreneur who founded one of the earliest shipyards in Aberdeen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quine

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

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

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