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UK surname

Quintrell

A variant of the English surname Quintrell, derived from the Middle English quyntyn meaning the fifth child.

In the 1881 census there were 129 people recorded with the Quintrell surname, ranking it #17,013 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 82, ranked #32,895, down from #17,013 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Columb Major, Gluvias and Portsmouth, Portsea. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Plymouth and Bromley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Quintrell is 129 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 36.4%.

1881 census count

129

Ranked #17,013

Modern count

82

2016, ranked #32,895

Peak year

1881

129 bearers

Map years

5

1881 to 1998

Key insights

  • Quintrell had 129 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,013 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016, ranked #32,895.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 129 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Quintrell surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Quintrell surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Quintrell 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 47 #24,810
1861 historical 62 #26,041
1881 historical 129 #17,013
1891 historical 121 #21,169
1901 historical 126 #19,970
1911 historical 125 #19,932
1997 modern 97 #27,342
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 106 #26,848
2001 modern 100 #27,402
2002 modern 95 #28,666
2003 modern 96 #28,381
2004 modern 86 #30,019
2005 modern 86 #30,094
2006 modern 87 #30,292
2007 modern 84 #31,067
2008 modern 89 #30,713
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 94 #31,111
2011 modern 91 #31,442
2012 modern 85 #32,395
2013 modern 87 #32,472
2014 modern 84 #32,823
2015 modern 85 #32,693
2016 modern 82 #32,895

Geography

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Where Quintrells are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Columb Major, Gluvias, Portsmouth, Portsea, Camborne and Falmouth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, Plymouth and Bromley. 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 St Columb Major Cornwall
2 Gluvias Cornwall
3 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire
4 Camborne Cornwall
5 Falmouth Cornwall

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 027 Cornwall
2 Plymouth 029 Plymouth
3 Cornwall 051 Cornwall
4 Cornwall 059 Cornwall
5 Bromley 011 Bromley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Quintrell

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Quintrell

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Quintrell, 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 Quintrell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Quintrell 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Quintrell is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Quintrell is most concentrated in decile 2 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Quintrell falls in decile 3 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Quintrell 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Quintrell

The surname Quintrell is believed to have originated in Cornwall, England, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Cornish words "qwyn" meaning "white" and "trell" meaning "hamlet" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a white or light-colored hamlet or village.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century. In 1284, a document from the Bodmin Manorial Records mentions a "Ricardus de Quyntrell," indicating the presence of the surname in Cornwall at that time. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a "Robertus Quintrell" from the same region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Muster Rolls of 1569, which mention a "John Quintrell" from St. Columb Major in Cornwall. The parish registers of Towednack, also in Cornwall, contain entries for the Quintrell family in the late 1500s and early 1600s, including the baptism of "John Quintrell" in 1599.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Thomas Quintrell (1637-1703), a Cornish clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Stratton in Cornwall. He published several works on religious topics, including "A Treatise on the Holy Bible" in 1687.

Another historical figure with the Quintrell name was John Quintrell (1774-1857), a Cornish mathematician and surveyor. He was known for his contributions to the field of navigation and authored several publications, including "The Seaman's Practical Guide" in 1822.

In the 19th century, William Quintrell (1826-1904) was a prominent Cornish businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the Quintrell Brothers mining company, which operated tin and copper mines in Cornwall and Devon.

While the Quintrell surname is relatively uncommon, it has maintained a presence in Cornwall and other parts of England throughout history. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has been associated with notable individuals in various fields over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Quintrell families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Quintrell 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. Cornwall leads with 94 Quintrells recorded in 1881 and an index of 65.49x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 94 65.49x
Hampshire 11 4.23x
Middlesex 10 0.79x
Devon 6 2.27x
Norfolk 3 1.54x
Bedfordshire 2 3.05x
Cambridgeshire 1 1.25x
Essex 1 0.40x
Royal Navy 1 6.62x
Sussex 1 0.47x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camborne in Cornwall leads with 51 Quintrells recorded in 1881 and an index of 862.94x.

Place Total Index
Camborne 51 862.94x
St Columb Major 16 1344.54x
Portsea 11 21.60x
Falmouth 10 196.85x
Gerrans 6 1538.46x
Luxulyan 5 1041.67x
St Breock 5 641.03x
Stoke Damerel 5 27.07x
St Ann Blackfriars 4 2222.22x
Sturston 3 10000.00x
Bedford St Mary 2 118.34x
Hackney London 2 2.81x
Breage 1 76.34x
Chichester All Sts 1 714.29x
Exeter St Thomas The 1 37.17x
Islington London 1 0.81x
Poplar London 1 4.18x
Romford 1 25.25x
Royal Navy 1 7.75x
Spitalfields London 1 10.48x
St Andrewthe Less 1 10.91x
St Gregory By St Pauls 1 312.50x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 13
Elizabeth 5
Annie 4
Susan 3
Caroline 2
Edith 2
Eliza 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Fanny 2
Helen 2
Jane 2
Sarah 2
Ada 1
Anabilla 1
Ann 1
Anna 1
Carrie 1
Catherine 1
Dinah 1
E. 1
Elizth. 1
Elizth.Jane 1
Ellen 1
Ethel 1
Grace 1
Honor 1
Jessie 1
Laura 1
Lilly 1
Louisa 1
Lousia 1
Lucinda 1
Margaret 1
Margery 1
Maria 1
Nellie 1
Ravenia 1
Rosa 1
Selina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 8
William 8
Joseph 6
Henry 4
James 4
Charles 2
Edward 2
Matthew 2
Samuel 2
Sidney 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Benjamin 1
Edwd. 1
Eli 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
Fredrick 1
George 1
Harry 1
Herbert 1
Mark 1
N.J. 1
Orlando 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Tom 1
Wm. 1
Wm.John 1

FAQ

Quintrell surname: questions and answers

How common was the Quintrell surname in 1881?

In 1881, 129 people were recorded with the Quintrell surname. That placed it at #17,013 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Quintrell surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016. That gives Quintrell a modern rank of #32,895.

What does the Quintrell surname mean?

A variant of the English surname Quintrell, derived from the Middle English quyntyn meaning the fifth child.

What does the Quintrell map show?

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