Find out how popular the last name Quada is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Quada.

Quada, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Quada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quada in America

Quada is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quada surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Quada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quada to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Quada

The surname Quada has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the latter part of the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Catalan word "quadra," which refers to a square plot of land or a small farm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Quada surname can be found in the archives of the Monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès, located near Barcelona. A document dated 1387 mentions a certain "Pere Quada," who was a landowner in the surrounding area. This suggests that the name may have originated from a family's association with a particular quadra or farm.

During the 15th century, the Quada surname appeared in various municipal records and legal documents across Catalonia. Notable individuals from this period include Bernat Quada (1432-1498), a merchant from Tarragona, and Joana Quada (1467-1521), who was involved in a property dispute in Barcelona.

As the centuries progressed, the Quada family continued to establish roots in different parts of Catalonia and other regions of Spain. In the 17th century, Joan Quada (1612-1689) was a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in the city of Girona.

The 18th century saw the rise of Francesc Quada (1738-1814), a prominent writer and philosopher from Barcelona. His works explored topics ranging from literature to political theory, and he was widely regarded as one of the leading intellectuals of his time.

Moving into the 19th century, the Quada surname gained further recognition with the exploits of Marià Quada (1857-1932), a Spanish military officer who played a crucial role in the Spanish-American War. He was awarded numerous honors for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

While the Quada surname has its roots firmly planted in Catalonia and Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, when it was associated with landowners and farmers in the Catalan region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quada

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Quada.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Quada was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Quada has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Quada was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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