Quince

Quince Meaning & Origin

About Quince
The surname Quince is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "quyns," meaning "quince tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with quince trees. The quince tree is a fruit-bearing tree that produces a fragrant, yellow fruit similar to a pear. The surname Quince likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone associated with quince trees or the fruit itself.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quince: 593
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37544
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quince 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

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KNS
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W IH1 N S
🌐 IPA
/kwɪns/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q520

Accessibility & Communication

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