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

Quartaro, 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 Quartaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quartaro in America

Quartaro is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quartaro surname appeared 199 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 Quartaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quartaro 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 Quartaro

The surname Quartaro has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "quartaro," which referred to an occupation or trade related to measuring or weighing goods, particularly grains or other agricultural products.

In the early days, surnames were often derived from one's profession, place of residence, or physical characteristics. The name Quartaro likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who worked as weighers or measurers, a role that was essential in agricultural communities and marketplaces.

Historical records show that the name was prevalent in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania, Puglia, and Sicily. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in medieval church records and municipal archives from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One notable mention of the name Quartaro can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of documents from the 12th to the 15th centuries related to the city of Bari in Puglia. This compilation includes references to individuals with the surname Quartaro, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Quartaro was Giovanni Quartaro, who lived in the city of Naples in the late 15th century. Historical records mention him as a prominent merchant and weigher of goods in the city's bustling markets.

Another noteworthy figure was Tommaso Quartaro, born in Palermo, Sicily, in the late 16th century. He was a renowned mathematician and astronomer, known for his contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and his work on improving navigation techniques.

In the 17th century, the name Quartaro was also associated with several noble families in various parts of Italy. For instance, the Quartaro family from the town of Sarno, near Naples, held land and titles in the region during this period.

One of the most celebrated individuals with the surname Quartaro was Giuseppe Quartaro, a renowned painter born in Modica, Sicily, in the early 18th century. His works, which depicted religious and mythological themes, can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

Another prominent figure was Niccolò Quartaro, a military leader and strategist from Calabria, who played a significant role in the resistance against French occupation during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quartaro

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

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

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