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

Quartana, 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 Quartana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quartana in America

Quartana is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quartana surname appeared 117 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 Quartana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quartana 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 Quartana

The surname Quartana has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "quartana," which referred to a type of fever that recurred every fourth day. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or occupational name for someone involved in treating or researching this particular type of fever.

In the 14th century, records show a Jacobus Quartana residing in the city of Genoa. This is one of the earliest known instances of the name appearing in historical documents. Around the same time, a family by the name of Quartana is mentioned in a manuscript from the Piedmont region, indicating their presence in the northwestern part of Italy.

The name Quartana can be found in various old records and manuscripts throughout the following centuries. In the 16th century, a Girolamo Quartana was a renowned physician in the city of Bologna, contributing to the medical knowledge of the time. A century later, Giovanni Battista Quartana (1677-1745) was a notable sculptor from the town of Carrara, known for his works in marble.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Quartana (1811-1888) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies in the Kingdom of Italy. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Quartana (1832-1902), an Italian painter and art critic who played a significant role in the cultural scene of Naples.

The name Quartana has also been associated with certain place names in Italy, such as the village of Quartana in the province of Pavia, and the Quartana valley in the Aosta region. These locations may have influenced the geographical spread and variations of the surname over time.

While the name Quartana is not among the most common surnames in Italy today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be found in various regions of the country, particularly in the northern and central parts. The name's origins can be traced back to its Latin roots, reflecting its connection to the medical and occupational traditions of medieval Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quartana

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

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

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