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

Quinette, 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 Quinette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quinette in America

Quinette is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quinette surname appeared 129 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 Quinette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quinette 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 Quinette

The surname QUINETTE has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It dates back to the 12th or 13th century and is believed to be derived from the Old French word "quine," which means "quince," a type of fruit. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or occupational name for someone who cultivated or sold quinces.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name QUINETTE can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a registry of citizens of the city of Rouen, dating back to the 13th century. It mentions a certain Robert QUINETTE, a resident of the city during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name QUINETTE appears in various records and documents from the regions of Normandy and Picardy. For example, a Jean QUINETTE is mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille in Normandy, dated around 1350.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the QUINETTE name gained prominence in the northern French provinces. One notable bearer of the name was Jacques QUINETTE (1470-1535), a merchant and alderman in the city of Rouen. He was known for his contributions to the city's economic development and served as a member of the city council.

Another individual of note was Pierre QUINETTE (1560-1628), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Amiens. He authored several influential works on French law and served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris, one of the highest courts of justice in the kingdom.

In the 17th century, the QUINETTE name spread beyond France to other parts of Europe. Jean-Baptiste QUINETTE (1625-1692), a French soldier and explorer, participated in the colonization of the Caribbean islands and is credited with establishing the first European settlement on the island of Saint Croix.

As the name QUINETTE evolved over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as QUINNET, QUINET, and QUINNETTE. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preference of individual families.

While the QUINETTE surname has its roots in northern France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Normandy and Picardy, where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quinette

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

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

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