QUINBY
Quinby
Quinby is an Anglo-Saxon surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name Kuni, meaning "brave" or "royal", and the Old English word "bȳ", which means a settlement or village. Therefore, Quinby can be translated to "the settlement of Kuni" or "Kuni's village".
The Quinby surname is most commonly found in the northern counties of England, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed that the earliest recorded instances of the Quinby surname date back to the medieval period in England, making it a name with a long history in the country.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Quinby have been associated with a variety of occupations and professions, ranging from agriculture to trade. Like many English surnames, Quinby has likely undergone various changes in spelling and pronunciation over time, resulting in different variants such as Quinbee or Quinbie.
Today, the surname Quinby can still be found in England and other parts of the world where English-speaking communities exist. The Quinby name is part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's diverse linguistic and historical influences.
There are approximately 81 people named Quinby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Quinby.
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
- Alan
- John
- Neil
- Stephen
Female
- Joanne