QUIMBY
Quimby
Quimby is an English surname of ancient origins, with roots stretching back to the Middle Ages. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the village of Quenby in Leicestershire, England. The village's name is believed to come from the Old Norse personal name "Quinni" or the Old English personal name "Cwen" combined with the Old Norse "by," meaning "farm" or "village."
The Quimby surname is primarily found in England and the United States, where descendants of British immigrants brought the name overseas. Notable individuals bearing the Quimby surname include British playwright and screenwriter Lionel Frederick Barrymore Quinby, who made significant contributions to the arts in the early 20th century.
Over time, variations of the Quimby name have emerged, including Quinby and Quimbley. The Quimby surname is a testament to England's linguistic and historical tapestry, reflecting the country's rich heritage and diverse cultural influences.
There are approximately 143 people named Quimby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Quimby.
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
- Clifford
- Dennis
- Ian
- Lee
- Malcolm
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Samuel
- Scott
- Simon
Female
- Dianne
- Emma
- Joanne
- Kathryn
- Kerry
- Kirsty
- Maureen
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Valerie
- Zoe