Quail

Quail Meaning & Origin

About Quail
The surname Quail is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "quaille," which means "quail," a type of bird. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a quail in some way, such as having a timid or skittish nature. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who hunted or caught quails. Over time, the surname Quail became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Quail is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Quail: 1,218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,459
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quail based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/kweɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quail in Braille

Here's how to represent Quail in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Quail in braille

How to sign the name Quail using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Quail using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Quail in sign language

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