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

Quintrell, 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 Quintrell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quintrell in America

Quintrell is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quintrell surname appeared 255 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 Quintrell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quintrell 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 Quintrell

The surname Quintrell is believed to have originated in Cornwall, England, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Cornish words "qwyn" meaning "white" and "trell" meaning "hamlet" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a white or light-colored hamlet or village.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century. In 1284, a document from the Bodmin Manorial Records mentions a "Ricardus de Quyntrell," indicating the presence of the surname in Cornwall at that time. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a "Robertus Quintrell" from the same region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Muster Rolls of 1569, which mention a "John Quintrell" from St. Columb Major in Cornwall. The parish registers of Towednack, also in Cornwall, contain entries for the Quintrell family in the late 1500s and early 1600s, including the baptism of "John Quintrell" in 1599.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Thomas Quintrell (1637-1703), a Cornish clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Stratton in Cornwall. He published several works on religious topics, including "A Treatise on the Holy Bible" in 1687.

Another historical figure with the Quintrell name was John Quintrell (1774-1857), a Cornish mathematician and surveyor. He was known for his contributions to the field of navigation and authored several publications, including "The Seaman's Practical Guide" in 1822.

In the 19th century, William Quintrell (1826-1904) was a prominent Cornish businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the Quintrell Brothers mining company, which operated tin and copper mines in Cornwall and Devon.

While the Quintrell surname is relatively uncommon, it has maintained a presence in Cornwall and other parts of England throughout history. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has been associated with notable individuals in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quintrell

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

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

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