Quainton

Quainton is a surname of English origin, stemming from the village of the same name in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. The village of Quainton is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Cointune', which means 'Queen's Estate' in Old English.

The Quainton surname is believed to have originated as a locational surname, used to identify individuals who hailed from or resided in Quainton. Over time, the surname became hereditary, passing down through generations.

Individuals bearing the Quainton surname can be traced back through historical records, showcasing its longevity and presence in British genealogy. The name may have variations in spelling due to historical changes in language and dialect.

Today, the Quainton surname is relatively rare, with individuals bearing this surname possibly tracing their ancestry to the historic village of Quainton or its surrounding areas in Buckinghamshire.

Notable individuals with the Quainton surname may have made contributions to various fields, such as academia, the arts, or other endeavours, adding to the historical significance of the name within the British context.

There are approximately 239 people named Quainton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Quainton.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Craige
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Gary
  • John
  • Michael
  • Mike
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Carolyn
  • Debbie
  • Hannah
  • Janet
  • Jean
  • Laura
  • Lorna
  • Maria
  • Melanie
  • Pauline
  • Robina

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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