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

Quines, 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 Quines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quines in America

Quines is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quines surname appeared 205 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 Quines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quines 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 Quines

The surname Quines originated in England during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cwin", meaning a woman or a queen. The name likely referred to someone who was associated with royalty or held a position of status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quines can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named Willelmus Quines is mentioned. These rolls were records of financial transactions and taxes paid to the Crown.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Quene, Quyne, and Quynne, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 list a John le Quyne from Oxfordshire, indicating the name's presence in this region.

During the 14th century, the name Quines began to spread across different parts of England. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 mention a Thomas Quyne, while the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1332 list a John Quynne.

One notable bearer of the surname Quines was Sir William Quines (c. 1400 - 1468), a Knight of the Shire for Gloucestershire who served in the Parliament of England during the Wars of the Roses. He was a prominent figure in the county and held several important positions.

Another individual of note was Richard Quines (c. 1520 - 1589), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Somerset. He acquired significant property and was involved in local affairs, serving as a justice of the peace.

In the 16th century, the name Quines appeared in various records, including the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Essex from 1524, which listed a John Quines, and the Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire from 1576, which mentioned a Thomas Quines.

The surname Quines has also been associated with certain place names, such as Quinesmere in Shropshire and Quineborough in Kent, although the direct connection between these places and the surname is not entirely clear.

Other notable individuals with the surname Quines throughout history include:

1. Henry Quines (c. 1650 - 1720), an English scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of York.
2. Elizabeth Quines (c. 1710 - 1785), a renowned artist known for her portraits and landscapes.
3. James Quines (c. 1780 - 1842), a Scottish inventor and engineer who contributed to the development of early steam engines.
4. Martha Quines (c. 1820 - 1898), an influential educator and advocate for women's rights in the United States.
5. Robert Quines (c. 1865 - 1932), a British explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to Africa and documented its flora and fauna.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quines

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

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

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