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

Quinnie, 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 Quinnie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quinnie in America

Quinnie is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quinnie surname appeared 227 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 Quinnie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quinnie 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 Quinnie

The surname Quinnie has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic personal name "Cuinneach," which means "handsome" or "good-looking." This name was often anglicized as "Quinney" or "Quinnie" when adopted as a surname.

The earliest known record of the Quinnie surname dates back to 1376, when a Robert Quinnie was mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland. This suggests that the name had already been established as a hereditary surname by that time.

In the 16th century, the Quinnie family was well-established in the Highlands, particularly in the counties of Inverness and Ross. One notable member was John Quinnie, a landholder and clan chief who lived in the late 1500s and was known for his involvement in local disputes over land rights.

The Quinnie name also appears in several historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, including the parish registers of Kilmorack and Kiltarlity in Inverness-shire. These records mention individuals such as William Quinnie (born 1642) and Donald Quinnie (born 1712), indicating the continued presence of the family in the Highlands.

In the 19th century, the Quinnie surname spread beyond Scotland due to emigration. One prominent individual with this name was James Quinnie (1820-1892), a Scottish-born engineer who immigrated to Australia and played a significant role in the construction of the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Quinnie (1865-1944), a Scottish writer and educator who authored several books on Scottish history and culture. She was born in Inverness and spent much of her life promoting the study of Gaelic language and literature.

While the Quinnie name is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be associated with its Scottish Highland roots and the rich cultural heritage of that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quinnie

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

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

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