Quincy, formerly de Quincy, is usually an

English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Culture, language and peoples * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England * ''English'', an Amish ter ...

toponymic surname A toponymic surname or habitational surname or byname is a surname or byname derived from a place name,

Norman Norman or Normans may refer to: Ethnic and cultural identity * The Normans, a people partly descended from Norse Vikings who settled in the territory of Normandy in France in the 9th and 10th centuries ** People or things connected with the Norma ...

origin, but may also be a given name. For members of the prominent American political family from the mid-17th century to the early-20th century, see

Quincy political family The Quincy family was a prominent political family in Massachusetts from the mid-17th century through to the early 20th century. It is connected to the Adams political family through Abigail Adams. The family estate was in Mount Wollaston, fir ...

. Other notable people with the name include:

Surname

Roger de Quincy, 2nd Earl of Winchester Roger de Quincy, 2nd Earl of Winchester ( – 25 April 1264), (Roger de Quincy is a subarticle in his father's article.) His dates are given as 1195?-1265 at the beginning of the subarticle, but his death date is given as 25 April 1264 near ...

, Norman nobleman *

Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester (c. 1155 – 3 November 1219) was one of the leaders of the baronial rebellion against John, King of England, and a major figure in both the kingdoms of Kingdom of Scotland, Scotland and Kingdom of England, ...

, Norman nobleman

Middle name

* Ryan Quincy Adams (born 1993), American rapper *

John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams (; July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth president of the United States, serving from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States secretary of state from 1817 to 1825. During his long diploma ...

(1767–1848), US president from 1825 to 1829

Given name

Quincy Acy Quincy Jyrome Acy (born October 6, 1990) is an American basketball coach and former professional player who is an assistant coach for the Wichita State Shockers of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). He played college basketball for the Bayl ...

(born 1990), American basketball player * Quincy Olasumbo Ayodele, Nigerian herbal medicine practitioner *

Quincy Adeboyejo Quincy Oluwadare Adeboyejo (born May 26, 1995) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Ole Miss. Early life Adeboyejo attended Cedar Hill High School, in Cedar Hill, Texas, where he played for th ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Quincy Alexander Quincy Alexander (born 29 December 1993) is a Trinidad and Tobago male track cyclist. He competed in the 3 events at the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships The 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships was the World Championships f ...

(born 1993), Trinidad and Tobago track cyclist * Quincy Allen (born 1979), American serial killer * Quincy Antipas (born 1984), Zimbabwean footballer *

Quincy Tyler Bernstine Quincy Tyler Bernstine is an American actress and audiobook narrator. In 2019, she won the Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. Education Bernstine has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University and Master of Fine Arts from ...

, American actress *

Quincy Bent Quincy Bent (July 28, 1879–May 5, 1955) was an American businessman who served as vice president of Bethlehem Steel. Early life Bent was born on July 28, 1879, in Steelton, Pennsylvania, to Luther Stedman Bent, superintendent of the Pennsylvan ...

(1879–1955), American businessman * Quincy Black (born 1984), American football player * Quincy Boogers (born 1995), Dutch footballer *

Quincy Breell Quincy Breell (born 19 April 1992) is an Aruban long jumper. He represented his country at two World Championships, in 2013 and 2015, without qualifying for the final. Before turning to athletics, he was a basketball Basketball is a team s ...

(born 1992), Aruban long jumper *

Quincy Brown Quincy Taylor Brown (born June 4, 1991) is an American actor, dancer, model and singer who performs under the show name Quincy. He released his lead vocal first song in 2012. He had a co-starring role on the television musical drama ''Star'' ...

(born 1991), American actor and singer * Quincy K. Brown, American computer scientist * Quincy Butler (disambiguation), Multiple people *

Quincy Carter LaVonya Quintelle "Quincy" Carter (born October 13, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected in the ...

(born 1977), American football player *

Quincy Coleman Quincy Coleman (born May 23, 1975, in Macon, Mississippi) is a former gridiron football defensive back in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League. He played college football for Jackson State University. He was signed by ...

(born 1972), American singer and musician *

(born 1975), American football player * Quincy Davis (disambiguation), Multiple people * Quincy Detenamo (born 1979), Nauruan Olympic weightlifter and convicted manslaughterer *

Quincy Diggs Quincy Johan Diggs (born December 8, 1990) is an American-Austrian professional basketball player for Oberwart Gunners of the Austrian Basketball Bundesliga. College career In the 2011–11 season, the Akron Zips qualified for the NCAA Tournament ...

(born 1990), American basketball player *

Quincy Douby Quincy Douby (born May 16, 1984) is an American-born, naturalized Montenegrin former professional basketball player. At , , Douby played shooting guard for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Sacramento Kings made him the 19th selection of the 2006 ...

(born 1984), American-born Montenegrin basketball player * Quincy Downing (born 1993), American sprinter *

Quincy Dodd Quincy Dodd (born 13 April 2000) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Women in the NRL Women's Premiership. A or , she is a New South Wales representative. Background Dodd was born in Kogarah, ...

(born 2000), Australian rugby league footballer *

Quincy Enunwa Onochie Quincy Enunwa (born May 31, 1992) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Nebraska, and he was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. Early life Enunwa at ...

(born 1992), American football player *

Quincy Adams Gillmore Quincy Adams Gillmore (February 28, 1825 – April 7, 1888) was an American civil engineer, author, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was noted for his actions in the Union victory at Fort Pulaski, where his m ...

(1825–1888), American civil engineer and Union Army general *

Quincy Guerrier Quincy Guerrier (born May 13, 1999) is a Canadian professional basketball player for Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Guerrier played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini, Oregon Ducks and Syracuse Orange. ...

(born 1999), Canadian basketball player * Quincy Hamilton (born 1998), American baseball player * Quincy Matthew Hanley (born 1986), American rapper and songwriter known as Schoolboy Q * Quincy Jones (disambiguation), Multiple people * Quincy Mauger (born 1995), American football player *

Quincy McDuffie Quincy McDuffie (born September 24, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights. He was named to th ...

(born 1990), American football player * Quincy McMahon (born 2002), American professional soccer player * Quincy Mumford (born 1991), American singer and musician *

Quincy Alden Myers Quincy Alden Myers (September 1, 1853 – December 27, 1921) was a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court from January 4, 1909, to January 4, 1915. Early life and education Born in Clinton Township, Cass County, Indiana,"Quincy Myers, Ex-Judge Sta ...

(1853–1921), Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court *

Quincy D. Newell Quincy D. Newell (born 1976) is an American historian of the nineteenth-century American West especially as it involves the religious experiences of racial and ethnic minorities. She is associate professor at Hamilton College, a member of the exe ...

(born 1976), American historian * Quincy Owusu-Abeyie (born 1986), Ghanaian footballer *

Quincy Promes Quincy Anton Promes (born 4 January 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward. He is currently appealing criminal convictions for aggravated assault and drug trafficking. Promes started his career with Twente i ...

(born 1992), Dutch footballer * Quincy Riley (born 2001), American football player * Quincy Roche (born 1998), American football player *

Quincy Adams Shaw Quincy Adams Shaw (February 8, 1825June 12, 1908) was a Boston Brahmin investor and business magnate who was the first president of Calumet and Hecla Mining Company. Family and early life Shaw came from a famous and moneyed Boston family. Wit ...

(1825–1908), American businessman and investor *

Quincy Williams Quincy Williams (born August 28, 1996) is an American professional football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Murray State Racers and was selected by the Jacksonville Jag ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Quincy Wilson (disambiguation) Quincy Wilson may refer to: * Quincy Wilson (running back) (born 1981), former NFL running back * Quincy Wilson (cornerback) (born 1996), NFL cornerback for the New York Giants * Quincy Wilson (runner) (born 2008), American track and field athl ...

, Multiple people

Fictional characters

* Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.; titular character of the TV show '' Quincy, M.E.'' * Quincy, a character of the Disney show ''

Little Einsteins ''Little Einsteins'' is an American Animated series, animated children's television series developed by Douglas Wood (writer), Douglas Wood and based on the Baby Einstein line of videos. Produced by The Baby Einstein Company (at the time owned ...

'' * Quincy, titular character of the eponymous comic strip ''Quincy'' (comic strip) * Quincy, one of the Heroes in tower defense game ''

Bloons TD 6 ''Bloons TD 6'' is a 2018 tower defense game developed and published by Ninja Kiwi and created in Unity. In ''Bloons TD 6'', various monkeys are placed around the map to defend against "Bloons" that are travelling towards the exit. The sixth a ...

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