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  • Distribution of Qua Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Qua Total Records: 9  Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: McQuaid comes from McQuade, which comes from McWade, which actually comes from Cheftain. McQuaid means 'son of the yellow-haired one.' The McQuaid line comes from Monaghan, Ireland. Surnames: McQuade, McQuaid, McWade Submitted by: Unknown Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: Quaye family is situated in Ghana, but has ancestrial roots in North America. Surnames: Quaye Submitted by: Jennifer Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: Guernsey Channell Islands - All Surnames: Marquand Submitted by: Lyn Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: The surname Quade derives from the old German word 'quade' which means bad or angry. Surnames: Quade Kwaad Submitted by: Frans Kwaad Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: Albert Columbus Fuqua of Hamilton TX. Surnames: Fuqua Submitted by: Marge Crews Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: Plum-like-fruit Tree Surnames: Quattlebaum; Loewenstern; Parr Submitted by: Sam Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: American. Noble, man of god, brave, or gift to the world. Surnames: Qualk Submitted by: Daniel Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: small sparrow/of the cherokee names Surnames: tsisquaya Submitted by: dee ko Origin of Qua, Meaning of Qua Origin: MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUARRELL NAME IS THAT IT DERIVES FROM THE TERM OF ARCHERY. TO PICK A QUARRELL AS IN A QUIVER AND A QUARRELL Surnames: QUARRELL Submitted by: KEV QUARRELL 2/17/2012 12:13 PM Page 1 of 1

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