QUILTY
Quilty
Quilty is a surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "quilit," meaning delicate or refined. The name is commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Cornwall and Devon.
Origins
The earliest recorded instances of the Quilty surname date back to the medieval period in England. It is believed that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed genteel or refined qualities.
Distribution
The Quilty surname is relatively rare, with a concentrated presence in southwestern England. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Quilty surname have migrated to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the dispersal of the name.
Notable Individuals
- John Quilty (1803-1875): A prominent merchant and benefactor in Devonshire, known for his philanthropic work in the local community.
- Laura Quilty (b. 1985): A contemporary artist from Cornwall, whose innovative paintings have gained recognition in the British art scene.
Legacy
The Quilty surname has left a modest yet enduring mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Britain. Its bearers have played diverse roles in society, from merchants to artists, leaving a legacy that continues to be celebrated in various communities.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., Wilson, R. M., & Stevens, L. A. (2006). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 286 people named Quilty in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Quilty.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- Desmond
- Frank
- James
- John
- Keith
- Michael
- Paul
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Claire
- Florence
- Geraldine
- Gillian
- Kate
- Margaret
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Quilt
- Quailty
- Caldy
- Cauldey
- Claudy
- Clitty
- Clottey
- Cloudy
- Clutty
- Colliety
- Coltey
- Couldey
- Cullity
- Cullotty
- Culloty
- Culty
- Gallaty
- Galletty
- Gallety
- Gallity
- Galtey
- Gaultey
- Gladdy
- Glady
- Gliddy
- Gloady
- Goldey
- Goldiy
- Goldy
- Golladay
- Golliday
- Golty
- Gooldy
- Gouldey
- Gouldy
- Goulty
- Guilday
- Kaldy
- Kalty
- Kealty
- Keelty
- Keilty
- Kelaty
- Kelday
- Keldy
- Kelledy
- Keltey
- Kelty
- Kialty
- Kielty
- Kilday
- Kildoy
- Killday
- Kiltey
- Kilty
- Kloty
- Koledoye
- Kolodiy
- Kolody
- Quiley
- Quilietti
- Quillet
- Quilly
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