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

Quarantillo, 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 Quarantillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quarantillo in America

Quarantillo is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quarantillo surname appeared 121 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 Quarantillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quarantillo 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 Quarantillo

The surname Quarantillo originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "quaranta," meaning "forty," with the diminutive suffix "-illo" added, suggesting a connection to a place or person associated with the number forty.

One of the earliest known references to the name Quarantillo can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1497, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Quarantillo." This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Quarantillo name appeared in various records across southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a specific location or property, perhaps related to the number forty in some way.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Antonio Quarantillo (1654-1727) was a prominent painter in Naples, known for his religious works and portraiture. His artworks can still be found in several churches and collections in the region.

Another individual of note was Gaetano Quarantillo (1771-1848), a lawyer and politician from the town of Potenza, who served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament during the early 19th century.

The Quarantillo name also spread to other parts of Italy, as evidenced by the birth of Giulio Quarantillo in the city of Genoa in 1803. He later became a respected writer and journalist, publishing several works on literature and culture.

In the late 19th century, a certain Francesco Quarantillo (1856-1932) from the town of Apricena, in the Puglia region, made a name for himself as a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, establishing several charitable institutions in his hometown.

Throughout the centuries, the Quarantillo surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, where it originated. While not a widespread name, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from artists and politicians to writers and businessmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quarantillo

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

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 Quarantillo 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 Quarantillo 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 Quarantillo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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