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

Quinty, 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 Quinty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quinty in America

Quinty is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quinty surname appeared 115 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 Quinty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quinty 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 Quinty

The surname QUINTY originated in England during the late medieval period, derived from the Old English word "cwene" or "cwen," meaning woman or queen. It was initially a descriptive name given to those who held positions of authority or esteem within their communities.

The earliest known records of the QUINTY name can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire and the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire. These records often contained variations in spelling, such as "Quinte," "Quyntyn," and "Quintyn."

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire, where it was recorded as "Quyntyn." This suggests that the QUINTY family had established roots in various regions across England during this period.

One of the earliest prominent individuals bearing the QUINTY surname was Sir John Quyntyn, a wealthy merchant and Lord Mayor of London in 1347. His legacy is commemorated in the Quyntyn Mansion, a historic building located in the heart of London.

Another notable figure was Robert Quyntyn (c. 1460-1535), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Provost of Queen's College, Oxford. He was renowned for his contributions to theological studies and his work in promoting educational reform.

In the 16th century, the QUINTY name gained further recognition with the rise of Thomas Quyntyn (1520-1588), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. His charitable endeavors included the establishment of the Quyntyn Almshouses, which provided housing and support for the poor and elderly.

The QUINTY surname also has connections to the gentry class, as evidenced by the Quyntyn family of Normanby Hall in Yorkshire. This branch of the family can be traced back to the 17th century and included notable figures such as Sir William Quyntyn (1660-1723), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament.

Throughout the centuries, the QUINTY name has been associated with various professions and social strata, from merchants and scholars to landowners and politicians. While the spelling may have evolved over time, the name's roots remain firmly grounded in its English origin and ties to positions of authority and respect.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quinty

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

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

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