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Quincy, formerly de Quincy, is usually an
English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national ide ...
toponymic surname A toponymic surname or topographic surname is a surname derived from a place name.
of
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 10th and 11th centuries ** People or things connected with the Norm ...
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, firs ...
. Other notable people with the name include:


Surname

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Roger de Quincy, 2nd Earl of Winchester Roger de Quincy, 2nd Earl of Winchester (c. 1195 – 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 12 ...
, Norman nobleman *
Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester (c. 11553 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, Engla ...
, Norman nobleman


Middle name

* Ryan Quincy Adams (born 1993), American rapper *
John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams (; July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States, from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States S ...
(1767-1848), US president from 1825 to 1829


Given name

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Quincy Acy Quincy Jyrome Acy (born October 6, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. He currently works as a player development coach for the Texas Legends o ...
(born 1990), American basketball player * Quincy Adeboyejo (born 1995), American football player *
Quincy Alexander Quincy Alexander (born ) 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 for track cycling i ...
(born 1993), Trinidad and Tobago track cyclist * Quincy Allen (born 1979), American serial killer * Quincy Antipas (born 1984), Zimbabwean footballer * Quincy Bent (1879–1955), American businessman *
Quincy Black Quincy Booker Black (born February 28, 1984), is a former American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He attended the University of New Mexico. High school career Black attended Kenwood Academy High ...
(born 1984), American football player * Quincy Boogers (born 1995), Dutch footballer * Quincy Breell (born 1992), Aruban long jumper *
Quincy Brown Quincy Taylor Brown (born June 4, 1991) is an American actor and singer who performs under the mononym Quincy. He starred in the 2015 film '' Brotherly Love'' and released a song called "Friends First". He also had a co-starring role on the te ...
(born 1991), American actor and singer *
Quincy Butler (American football) Quincy Devone Butler (born November 25, 1981) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and St. Louis Rams. He also was a member of the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian F ...
(born 1981), American football player * Quincy Butler (soccer) (born 2001), American soccer player *
Quincy Carter LaVonya Quintelle "Quincy" Carter (born October 13, 1977) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Georgia and for the National Football League teams Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets. Outside the NFL, he also was a ...
(born 1977), American football player * Quincy Coleman (born 1972), American singer and musician * Quincy Coleman (born 1975), American football player * Quincy Davis (born 1977), American jazz drummer * Quincy Davis (born 1983), American-born Taiwanese basketball player * Quincy Davis (born 1995), American surfer *
Quincy Detenamo Quincy Saul Detenamo (born 8 March 1979) was an Olympic weightlifter who was found guilty of manslaughter in Australia. Biography Quincy Detenamo was born in Buada, Nauru. He was one of only a few athletes who represented his country at the 199 ...
(born 1979), Nauruan Olympic weightlifter and convicted manslaughterer * Quincy Diggs (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 200 ...
(born 1984), American-born Montenegrin basketball player * Quincy Enunwa (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 college basketball player for the Oregon Ducks men's basketball, Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference. He previously played for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball, Syracuse Orange. Early life a ...
(born 1999), Canadian basketball player *
Quincy Jones Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. His career spans 70 years in the entertainment industry with a record of 80 Grammy Award n ...
(born 1933), American music impresario, conductor, record producer, musical arranger, film composer and trumpeter *
Quincy Jones III Quincy Delight Jones III (born 23 December 1968), better known as QDIII, QD3 and Snoopy, is an English-born Swedish-American music producer and film producer. Family Jones was born in Wimbledon, London, the son of Swedish model Ulla Andersson ...
(born 1968), Swedish-American music and film producer * Quincy Matthew Hanley (born 1986), American rapper and songwriter known as Schoolboy Q * Quincy Mauger (born 1995), American football player *
Quincy McDuffie Quincy McDuffie (born September 24, 1990) is an American professional Canadian football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CF ...
(born 1990), American football 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 (born 1976), American historian *
Quincy Owusu-Abeyie Quincy Jamie Owusu-Abeyie (born 15 April 1986), often known simply as Quincy, is a former professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for Dutch amateur club SV Robinhood. Quincy is also a rapper, who goes by the name BLOW. H ...
(born 1986), Ghanaian footballer *
Quincy Promes Quincy Anton Promes (born 4 January 1992) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow. He used to represent the Netherlands national team at the international ...
(born 1992), Dutch footballer * 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. With ...
(1825–1908), American businessman and investor *
Quincy Williams Quincy Williams (born August 28, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Murray State and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round ...
(born 1996), American football player * Quincy Wilson (disambiguation), multiple people


Fictional characters

* Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.; titular character of the TV show ''
Quincy, M.E. ''Quincy, M.E.'' (also called ''Quincy'') is an American mystery medical drama television series from Universal Studios that aired on NBC from October 3, 1976, to May 11, 1983. Jack Klugman starred in the title role as a Los Angeles County med ...
'' * Quincy, titular character of the eponymous comic strip ''Quincy'' (comic strip) {{given name, Quincy, type=both English masculine given names