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

Qunell, 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 Qunell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Qunell in America

Qunell is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Qunell surname appeared 131 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 Qunell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Qunell 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 Qunell

The surname QUNELL originates from the northern regions of England, where it first appeared in written records during the late 13th century. Linguists believe the name is derived from the Old English words "cwen" meaning "woman" and "heal" meaning "hall" or "residence", suggesting the name may have originally referred to a woman's dwelling or estate.

One of the earliest known references to the QUNELL name can be found in the Assize Court Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, which mentions a "John Qunell" as a landholder in the village of Kirkby Malzeard. This suggests the name had already established itself in the area by the late medieval period.

In the 14th century, variations of the QUNELL spelling emerged, including Quenell, Quenelle, and Quynell. These alternative spellings likely reflect regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language during this time.

The QUNELL name appears to have spread beyond Yorkshire in the following centuries, with records indicating bearers of the name in other parts of northern England, such as Lancashire and Northumberland. One notable individual was Robert Qunell (c. 1540-1616), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

During the 17th century, some members of the QUNELL family migrated to the American colonies, particularly to Virginia and Maryland. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Francis Qunell, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and established a plantation in the Tidewater region.

Throughout the centuries, the QUNELL name has been associated with various professions and occupations, from landed gentry to tradesmen and professionals. Notable bearers of the name include William Qunell (1793-1872), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Yorkshire, and Sir John Qunell (1856-1932), a British diplomat who served as Ambassador to Russia in the early 20th century.

Other individuals of historical significance bearing the QUNELL surname include Mary Qunell (1845-1923), a pioneering American educator and advocate for women's rights, and James Qunell (1892-1964), a celebrated Australian novelist and poet whose works explored themes of rural life and the Australian outback.

While the QUNELL name may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history spanning multiple regions and centuries, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of its bearers throughout the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Qunell

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

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

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