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

Quish, 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 Quish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quish in America

Quish is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quish surname appeared 101 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 Quish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quish 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 Quish

The surname "Quish" is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Norfolk, East Anglia, where it was likely derived from the Old English word "cwis," meaning "twist" or "turn." This could suggest that the name was initially given to someone who had a physical characteristic or occupation involving twisting or turning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a census-like document from 1273, which mentions a "Quyssh" family residing in the village of Wymondham. The spelling variations during that time included "Quyssh," "Quysch," and "Quisch," reflecting the evolving nature of surnames and regional dialects.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several other historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1327, where a "Johannes Quysch" was listed. The Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379 also mentioned a "Thomas Quyssh," indicating the gradual spread of the name across different regions of England.

Throughout the centuries, the Quish surname has been associated with various notable individuals. One such figure was John Quish (1609-1678), a prominent merchant and landowner from Norfolk, who played a significant role in the local community. Another was Samuel Quish (1742-1818), a respected scholar and clergyman from Oxfordshire, known for his writings on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of William Quish (1834-1901), a celebrated English painter whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy. His contemporary, Robert Quish (1838-1914), was a highly regarded engineer who contributed to several major infrastructural projects in London.

More recently, the Quish name has been associated with Mary Quish (1927-2010), a renowned author and novelist from Yorkshire, whose works explored themes of family, identity, and the complexities of rural life in England.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the surname "Quish," which has endured for centuries and continues to be a part of the diverse tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quish

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

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

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