Quick

Quick Meaning & Origin

About Quick
The surname Quick is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cwic," meaning "alive" or "lively." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was quick-witted, agile, or lively in nature. The name may have also been given to someone who had a fast or rapid pace of movement. Over time, the surname Quick became established as a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quick: 25,091
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,416
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quick 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 Quick is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KK
đŸ—Ŋ NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q020
đŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
K W IH1 K
🌐 IPA
/kwÉĒk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KK', '')
đŸˆ¯ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quick in Braille

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

The name Quick in braille

How to sign the name Quick using Sign Language

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

The name Quick in sign language

Numerology