There are
1120
Quays in the USA
Quay is the
22856th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Quay

DonaldQuayle

Donald Quayle is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 44th Vice President of the United States from 1989 to 1993.

BenjaminQuayle

Benjamin Quayle is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013.

MurrayQuayle

Murray Quayle is a Canadian former ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings.

PatrickQuayle

Patrick Quayle is a British politician who has been serving as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hornsey and Wood Green since the 2019 general election.

PaulQuayle

Paul Quayle is a Manx former motorcycle road racer who competed in the Isle of Man TT races and the World Superbike Championship.

SuzanneQuayle

Suzanne Quayle is a British television actress known for her roles in popular shows such as 'EastEnders,' 'Coronation Street,' and 'Casualty.'

AdrianQuayle

Adrian Quayle is a British actor and director known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his role in the television series 'Misfits.'

MaryQuayle

Mary Quayle is an American entrepreneur and businesswoman who co-founded a successful tech startup and was named one of Forbes' '30 Under 30' in 2020.

LauraQuayle

Laura Quayle is an Australian journalist and broadcaster who has worked for major news networks and currently hosts her own radio show.

RichardQuayle

Richard Quayle is a British historian and author known for his research and publications on medieval history and the Knights Templar.

Quay Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Quay' is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word 'quai,' meaning 'dock' or 'wharf.' It likely originally referred to someone who lived or worked near a dock or wharf.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Quay' is not as common as some other surnames and is found in various countries, including France, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Quay' include 'Gaye, McKay, Wakeman, Qua, Mac Quaid, MacQuay, MacQuade, McQuaid, McQuaide, and MacQuaid.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its connection to docks and wharves, the name 'Quay' may have been carried by immigrants who worked in maritime industries and settled in areas with ports or coastal regions.