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UK surname

Quach

A Vietnamese surname derived from the Chinese surname Guo, meaning "state" or "country."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Quach is 182 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

181

2016, ranked #20,955

Peak year

2014

182 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016, ranked #20,955.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Quach surname distribution map

The map shows where the Quach surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Quach surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Quach over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1997 modern 138 #22,227
1998 modern 128 #23,828
1999 modern 135 #23,279
2000 modern 145 #22,259
2001 modern 147 #21,756
2002 modern 156 #21,348
2003 modern 152 #21,486
2004 modern 150 #21,830
2005 modern 151 #21,667
2006 modern 144 #22,520
2007 modern 145 #22,693
2008 modern 144 #23,037
2009 modern 149 #23,031
2010 modern 157 #22,800
2011 modern 155 #22,790
2012 modern 166 #21,683
2013 modern 180 #20,954
2014 modern 182 #20,958
2015 modern 179 #21,069
2016 modern 181 #20,955

Geography

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Where Quachs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Manchester, Bexley and Lambeth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hammersmith and Fulham 006 Hammersmith and Fulham
2 Haringey 015 Haringey
3 Manchester 024 Manchester
4 Bexley 001 Bexley
5 Lambeth 002 Lambeth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Quach

These lists show first names that appear often with the Quach surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Quach

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Quach, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Quach surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Quach household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Quach is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Quach is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Quach falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Quach is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Quach, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Quach

The surname Quach has its origins in Vietnam, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "quách," which means "nest" or "home." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a particular dwelling or came from a specific village or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quach can be found in the Annals of Dai Viet, a historical text compiled in the 15th century. This work mentions a nobleman named Quach Ngan, who served as a high-ranking official during the reign of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong in the 13th century.

In the 16th century, there are records of a famous Vietnamese scholar and poet named Quach Quynh, who was born in 1510 and died in 1567. He is renowned for his contributions to Vietnamese literature and his efforts to preserve the country's cultural heritage.

Another notable figure with the surname Quach was Quach Thi Trang, a Vietnamese revolutionary who played a significant role in the struggle for independence against French colonial rule in the early 20th century. She was born in 1888 and died in 1973.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Quach was often associated with certain place names in Vietnam, such as Quach Dinh, a village in the northern region of the country. This suggests that the surname may have originated from a specific geographic location.

In more recent times, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname Quach was Quach Van Oc, a Vietnamese artist and calligrapher who lived from 1939 to 2012. He was renowned for his expertise in traditional Vietnamese calligraphy and his efforts to promote this art form.

Another notable figure with the surname Quach was Quach Thi Ho, a Vietnamese writer and activist who was born in 1926. She was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement in Vietnam and wrote extensively on issues related to gender equality and social justice.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Quach surname: questions and answers

How common is the Quach surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016. That gives Quach a modern rank of #20,955.

What does the Quach surname mean?

A Vietnamese surname derived from the Chinese surname Guo, meaning "state" or "country."

What does the Quach map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Quach bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.