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UK surname

Quine

An occupational surname for a scribe or writer of transcripts.

In the 1881 census there were 247 people recorded with the Quine surname, ranking it #11,173 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 431, ranked #11,170, up from #11,173 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Toxteth Park and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Liverpool, Knowsley and Fylde.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Quine is 457 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 74.5%.

1881 census count

247

Ranked #11,173

Modern count

431

2016, ranked #11,170

Peak year

2013

457 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Quine had 247 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,173 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 431 in 2016, ranked #11,170.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 359 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Quine surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Quine surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Quine 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 152 #12,786
1861 historical 208 #11,642
1881 historical 247 #11,173
1891 historical 267 #12,136
1901 historical 345 #10,541
1911 historical 359 #10,084
1997 modern 404 #10,931
1998 modern 412 #11,108
1999 modern 422 #10,999
2000 modern 430 #10,804
2001 modern 422 #10,773
2002 modern 439 #10,656
2003 modern 408 #11,115
2004 modern 414 #11,005
2005 modern 414 #10,899
2006 modern 411 #10,998
2007 modern 435 #10,613
2008 modern 435 #10,735
2009 modern 436 #10,965
2010 modern 452 #10,880
2011 modern 432 #11,132
2012 modern 440 #10,849
2013 modern 457 #10,705
2014 modern 453 #10,830
2015 modern 444 #10,935
2016 modern 431 #11,170

Geography

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Where Quines are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, West Derby and Llanina. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Liverpool, Knowsley and Fylde. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Toxteth Park Lancashire
3 Liverpool Lancashire
4 West Derby Lancashire
5 Llanina Cardiganshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Liverpool 004 Liverpool
2 Knowsley 014 Knowsley
3 Liverpool 048 Liverpool
4 Liverpool 050 Liverpool
5 Fylde 009 Fylde

Forenames

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First names often paired with Quine

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Quine

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Quine, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Quine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Quine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Quine is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Quine is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Quine falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Quine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Quine

The surname "Quine" is of Scottish origin and can be traced back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "cuingean," meaning "wedge" or "ridge," suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a prominent ridge or wedge-shaped piece of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which document those who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Quyn," indicating the spelling variations that existed during that time.

In the 14th century, the name "Quine" was prevalent in the Scottish Borders region, particularly in Roxburghshire and Berwickshire. This area was known for its rugged terrain and numerous ridges, which may have contributed to the name's origins.

The Quine family played a significant role in Scottish history, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Sir Robert Quine (c. 1350-1420), a prominent knight and landowner who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

Another noteworthy Quine was William Quine (1908-2000), a renowned American philosopher and logician. Although born in the United States, his ancestors traced their roots back to Scotland, highlighting the surname's enduring legacy.

In the 16th century, the name "Quine" appeared in the Ragman Rolls of Lanark, a historical document that recorded the names of landowners and tenants in the region. This further solidifies the name's Scottish origins and its presence in various parts of the country.

The surname "Quine" has also been associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Quinefauld and Quinebank, both located in Roxburghshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or shared a common origin, reflecting the close ties between surnames and geographical locations in Scotland.

Throughout history, the "Quine" surname has been carried by several notable individuals, including:

1. Sir John Quine (c. 1450-1520), a Scottish nobleman and diplomat who served as the Lord High Treasurer of Scotland. 2. Robert Quine (1942-2004), an American guitarist and songwriter who played with various rock bands, including Lou Reed's band. 3. Willard Van Orman Quine (1908-2000), the previously mentioned American philosopher and logician, widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. 4. Mary Quine (c. 1580-1660), a Scottish woman accused of witchcraft during the Scottish witch trials, and later exonerated. 5. William Quine (1775-1848), a Scottish shipbuilder and entrepreneur who founded one of the earliest shipyards in Aberdeen.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Quine families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Quine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Isle of Man leads with 390 Quines recorded in 1881 and an index of 337.98x.

County Total Index
Isle of Man 390 337.98x
Lancashire 153 2.08x
Cheshire 39 2.84x
Middlesex 8 0.13x
Lincolnshire 7 0.70x
Durham 6 0.32x
Surrey 6 0.20x
Yorkshire 6 0.10x
Angus 4 0.69x
Channel Islands 4 2.17x
Derbyshire 4 0.41x
Hampshire 3 0.24x
Anglesey 2 1.82x
Lanarkshire 2 0.10x
Essex 1 0.08x
Inverness-shire 1 0.54x
Kent 1 0.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Onchan in Isle of Man leads with 152 Quines recorded in 1881 and an index of 457.28x.

Place Total Index
Onchan 152 457.28x
Lonan 63 901.29x
Liverpool 48 10.72x
Malew 42 416.67x
Toxteth Park 33 13.22x
Braddan 28 444.44x
Everton 24 10.21x
German 24 381.56x
Rushen 21 269.23x
Kirkdale 15 12.09x
Marown 15 710.90x
Patrick 14 249.11x
Tranmere 14 27.77x
West Derby 13 6.03x
Upton By Birkenhead 11 833.33x
German Peel 9 135.54x
Great Neston 9 198.68x
Barrow In Furness 8 7.98x
Douglas 7 419.16x
Great Grimsby 7 11.10x
Dawdon 6 26.39x
Lezayre 6 115.83x
Holy Trinity 5 3.38x
Camberwell 4 1.01x
Glossop Dale 4 8.78x
Liff Benvie 4 4.58x
St Marylebone London 4 1.21x
St Peter Port 4 11.74x
Ulverston 4 18.62x
Andreas 3 95.85x
Birkenhead 3 2.74x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 2.56x
Hackney London 3 0.86x
Maughold 3 33.71x
Portsea 3 1.20x
Bride 2 126.58x
Over Darwen 2 3.40x
Southwark St John 2 10.53x
Ballingdon Cum Brundon 1 64.52x
Barony 1 0.20x
Chester St Martin 1 45.87x
Claughton With Grange 1 16.00x
Clifford Cum Boston 1 18.05x
Glasgow 1 0.28x
Great Crosby 1 4.98x
Haslingden 1 3.28x
Laggan 1 51.02x
Llandysilio 1 28.99x
Prestwich 1 5.44x
St Anne 1 80.65x
St Paul Covent Garden 1 16.08x
Trewalchmai 1 60.98x
Woolwich 1 1.28x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Quine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 26
Elizabeth 24
Margaret 23
Annie 17
Ann 15
Jane 14
Sarah 14
Eleanor 11
Catherine 9
Ellen 9
Esther 9
Isabella 8
Emily 7
Alice 6
Elizabett 4
Emma 4
Louisa 4
Margt. 4
Agnes 3
Anne 3
Catharine 3
Henrietta 3
Margret 3
Ada 2
Bessie 2
Catherin 2
Cathrine 2
Christian 2
Christina 2
Clara 2
Edith 2
Elinor 2
Eliza 2
Elleanor 2
Frances 2
Francis 2
Gertrude 2
Harriet 2
Harriett 2
Lenora 2
Leonora 2
Lizzie 2
Margart 2
Margeret 2
Maria 2
Rebecca 2
Sophia 2
Careline 1
Elenor 1
Violet 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Quine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 67
William 50
Thomas 36
Robert 27
James 18
Edward 17
George 12
Frederick 6
Henry 5
Joseph 5
Thos. 5
Francis 4
Wm. 4
Alfred 3
Herbert 3
Jno. 3
Michael 3
Samuel 3
Walter 3
Ceasar 2
Douglas 2
Edwd. 2
Frances 2
Oswald 2
Percy 2
Richard 2
Alliam 1
Arthur 1
Athol 1
Aurther 1
Barnard 1
Benjamin 1
Ceazar 1
Charles 1
Daniel 1
Jane 1
Jonathan 1
Martin 1
Owen 1
Patrick 1
Radcliffe 1
Wilfred 1
Willaim 1

FAQ

Quine surname: questions and answers

How common was the Quine surname in 1881?

In 1881, 247 people were recorded with the Quine surname. That placed it at #11,173 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Quine surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 431 in 2016. That gives Quine a modern rank of #11,170.

What does the Quine surname mean?

An occupational surname for a scribe or writer of transcripts.

What does the Quine map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Quine 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.