There are
690
Quiltys in the USA
Quilty is the
33164th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Quilty

JamesQuilty

James Quilty was an Australian artist known for his landscape paintings of the Queensland outback.

BartQuilty

Bart Quilty is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician, best known for his soulful folk-pop style.

EvelynQuilty

Evelyn Quilty was an American actress who appeared in several silent films during the 1920s.

SeanQuilty

Sean Quilty is an Australian rules footballer who played for the West Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

PatriciaQuilty

Patricia Quilty is an Australian author known for her children's books, particularly in the science fiction and fantasy genres.

JosephQuilty

Joseph Quilty was an American politician who served as the mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey in the early 20th century.

AnneQuilty

Anne Quilty is an Irish actress known for her work in both the theatre and film industry, with notable performances in various Shakespearean plays.

KevinQuilty

Kevin Quilty is an Australian rugby league player who represented the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL).

AliceQuilty

Alice Quilty is an American journalist and news anchor, known for her reporting on local politics and community issues.

DanielQuilty

Daniel Quilty is an Australian musician and composer, specializing in contemporary classical music.

Quilty Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Quilty is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Coilte, meaning 'descendant of Coilte,' where Coilte is a personal name of uncertain meaning.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Quilty is primarily found in Ireland, particularly in County Clare where it originated. However, there are also Quilty families in other parts of Ireland and in countries with Irish diaspora such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname Quilty include McQuilty, Quillty, O'Quilty, Quiltey, Quiltty, Quilta, Quilte, Quilti, Quiltye, and Quillty.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname Quilty can be traced to the Irish diaspora, particularly during periods of Irish emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many Quilty families settled in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.