Quincy

Quincy is a name used as both a surname and a given name. In the English-speaking world, Quincy is associated with several places in the United States and with various individuals who bear it as their first or last name.

In geography, Quincy refers to multiple settlements in the United States. The most populous is Quincy, Massachusetts, a historic city on the Atlantic coast northeast of Boston. Other towns named Quincy include Quincy, Illinois; Quincy, California; and Quincy, Florida. There are additional communities and rural localities bearing the name across the country.

In people, Quincy appears as both a surname and a given name. Notable individuals with the given name include Quincy Jones, an American musician, composer, and producer known for his work across multiple genres. The surname Quincy has historical significance in American politics and society, with families bearing the name serving in colonial and early national government in Massachusetts and elsewhere.

Quincy has also been used in schools, organizations, and cultural works, reflecting its long-standing presence in English-language naming.