QUINT
Quint
The surname Quint is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Quintin" or "Quentin", which itself comes from the Latin name Quintinus, meaning "fifth". The name may have been given to the fifth child in a family or simply as a reference to the Latin word for "fifth".
Origins and Distribution
The surname Quint is relatively rare in Britain, with most occurrences being found in the southern regions of England such as London and Kent. The name has historical roots in Norman England, brought over by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Notable Individuals
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Quint. One such example is [insert name and brief description of a real or fictional person with the surname Quint].
Variants
Variants of the surname Quint include Quintin, Quentin, Quinton, and Quenton, reflecting the various Anglicised spellings of the original Latin name.
Coat of Arms
The Quint family crest features [describe the symbols and colours present on the coat of arms, if applicable].
References
- Hanks, P. (2003). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 244 people named Quint in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Quint.
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
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Carol
- Deidre
- Fiona
- Gillian
- Jennifer
- Joan
- June
- Katherine
- Kerry
- Linda
- Natalie
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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