Quesnell

Quesnell Meaning & Origin

About Quesnell
The surname Quesnell is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "quesnel," meaning "oak tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with an oak tree. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with characteristics associated with an oak tree, such as strength or longevity. Overall, the surname Quesnell is linked to the natural world and the symbolism associated with oak trees.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quesnell: 449
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Ranking information for the surname Quesnell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
QGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Q02504
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W EY0 S N EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/kweΙͺsˈneΙͺl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q254

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quesnell in Braille

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

The name Quesnell in braille

How to sign the name Quesnell using Sign Language

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

The name Quesnell in sign language

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