QUAYE

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Quaye

The surname Quaye is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old French word "caille", meaning quail. It is a toponymic surname, referring to someone who lived near a place frequented by quails. The Quaye surname is relatively rare and can be traced back to the regions of Yorkshire and Aberdeenshire in England and Scotland, respectively.

One of the most notable bearers of the Quaye surname is the British musician and songwriter Finley Quaye. Born in Edinburgh in 1974, Finley Quaye rose to fame in the late 1990s with his critically acclaimed debut album "Maverick A Strike", which won him the BRIT Award for Best British Male Solo Artist in 1998.

The Quaye surname has since become synonymous with creativity and artistic expression, with many individuals from various fields carrying on the legacy of this distinguished name. Whether in music, the arts, or academia, the Quaye surname continues to be associated with innovation and excellence.

There are approximately 577 people named Quaye in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Quaye.

Region of origin: Africa

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alexander
Bernard
Daniel
David
Emmanuel
John
Joseph
Michael
Robert
Sam
Samuel
Thomas
William

Female

Abigail
Barbara
Beatrice
Doris
Genevieve
Grace
Jacqueline
Joanna
Mary
Melissa
Michelle
Rebecca
Regina
Terri
Theresa

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