Quimby

Quimby is a surname derived from Norse mythology. The meaning of Quimby is ‘estate of woman’. The surname Quimby was first found in Leicestershire. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, having prevailed over King Harold, granted most of Britain to his many victorious Barons. These he gave to his sons, nephews, and other younger generations in his family. They then became under-tenants. After many rebellious wars between his Barons, Duke William commissioned a census of all of England in 1086 to determine everyone's land holdings. He called the census the ‘Domesday Book’. The surname descended from the tenant of the lands of Quenby, held by Richard from Robert de Tosny or Tonei, the chief tenant, who was recorded in the ‘Domesday Book’ census of 1086. It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, Anglo-Norman surnames like Quimby are characterized by many spelling variations. Notable people with this surname include Darius Quimby, the first American law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty, and Edith Quimby, an American medical researcher and physicist. 

Gender

Boy

Meaning

queen's settlement

Origin

Variation of Quenby, English

Numerology

Q is for quiet, your peaceful evenings.

U is for uncanny, the way you know what to do.

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

M is for mighty, your inner strength.

B is for beloved, as you are to many.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

Lucky

Quimby lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Quimby

• Eugene Quimby "Red" Tobin American RAF pilot in WWII
• Daniel Arthur Quimby "Danny" Cruz American soccer player
• Seibert Quimby Duntley American physicist
• Roxanne Quimby American artist and businesswoman, cofounder of Burt's Bees

Quimby in Pop Culture

• Joseph Fitzgerald O'Malley Fitzpatrick O'Donnell The Edge "Diamond Joe" Quimby Jr., mayor of Springfield on TV's "The Simpsons"
• Jane Quimby main character on TV's "Jane by Design"
• Fletcher Pumpernickel Quimby character on TV's "ANT Farm"
• Ramona Quimby main character of Ramona series by Beverly Cleary
• Quimby the Mouse comic strip character by Chris Ware