QUANT
Quant
Quant is a surname of English origin, commonly found in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Middle English word "quant," meaning "sharp" or "keen." It may have been used as a nickname for an agile or intelligent person.
The Quant surname has been traced back to early records in various parts of England, particularly in the south-western region. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Quant surname have been recorded in diverse roles and professions, reflecting the changing social landscape of Britain.
Notable individuals with the surname Quant include Mary Quant, a pioneering British fashion designer of the 1960s, known for popularising the mini skirt and the mod fashion movement.
Today, the Quant surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in the British diaspora around the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and heritage.
There are approximately 281 people named Quant in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Quant.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Anthony
- Bob
- Ian
- John
- Joshua
- Martin
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Raymond
- Robin
- Stephen
- Trevor
Female
- Amy
- Andrea
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Julia
- Julie
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Tracey
- Vivienne
Similar and related surnames
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