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

Quinerly, 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 Quinerly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quinerly in America

Quinerly is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quinerly surname appeared 126 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 Quinerly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quinerly 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 Quinerly

The surname Quinerly is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Lincolnshire. Its earliest origins can be traced back to the Old English words "cwin" and "leah," which together translate to "a meadow for cows" or "cow pasture."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Quinerlegh." This entry suggests that the name was initially associated with a particular location or estate that bore a similar name, likely indicating the primary occupation or landholdings of the family at that time.

During the 13th century, various spellings of the name began to emerge, such as "Quynerlye," "Quenerley," and "Quynnerley." These variations reflect the fluid nature of surname spelling during the Middle Ages, as they were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciation.

One notable bearer of this surname was Sir John Quinerly (1492-1567), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry in Lincolnshire. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a Justice of the Peace during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another historical figure with this surname was Robert Quinerly (1598-1672), a Puritan minister who emigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 17th century. He played a significant role in the religious and cultural development of the colony and was highly respected within the Puritan community.

In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the name Quinerly was also associated with the village of Quinerly in Lincolnshire, which derived its name from the same Old English roots as the surname. This connection suggests that the name may have originated from this specific locality or region.

During the 18th century, the surname Quinerly began to spread beyond its traditional heartland in Lincolnshire, with bearers of the name appearing in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Surrey. One notable example is William Quinerly (1723-1789), a successful merchant and landowner in Yorkshire, who amassed considerable wealth through his business ventures.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Quinerly (1759-1833), a celebrated author and poet from Surrey. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and the English countryside, were highly regarded during her lifetime and helped establish her reputation as a talented writer.

As the centuries progressed, the Quinerly surname continued to spread across England and beyond, with some bearers of the name eventually settling in other parts of the British Isles, as well as in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quinerly

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

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

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