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

Quartermaine, 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 Quartermaine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quartermaine in America

Quartermaine is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quartermaine surname appeared 108 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 Quartermaine.

The history of the last name Quartermaine

The surname Quartermaine has its origins in the ancient regions of Normandy, France. It is a locational name derived from the Old French words "quartier" meaning quarter or fourth part, and "maine" meaning manor or estate. This suggests the name originated from an individual who lived on or owned a quarter of a particular manor or estate.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This seminal document contains references to individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Quartermaine and Quartremaine, residing in various parts of Normandy.

During the Middle Ages, the Quartermaine family established itself as a prominent noble house in Normandy. Notable figures from this period include Sir William Quartermaine (1256-1321), a renowned knight who fought alongside King Edward I in the Scottish Wars of Independence, and Lady Isabelle Quartermaine (1307-1387), who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and literature.

As the Quartermaine name spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and forms. In England, the name is often found as Quartermain or Quatermain, while in Scotland it is sometimes rendered as Quartermane or Quatermane.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Sir Richard Quatermain (1532-1597), an English explorer and adventurer who is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to set foot in present-day South Africa. His travels and exploits were documented in several contemporary accounts and served as inspiration for the fictional character Allan Quatermain, created by writer H. Rider Haggard in his popular adventure novels.

Another notable individual was Sir John Quartermaine (1677-1748), a British military officer and Member of Parliament who played a significant role in the Jacobite Risings of the early 18th century.

In more recent times, the name Quartermaine has been borne by individuals such as Sir Arthur Quartermaine (1838-1912), a prominent British industrialist and philanthropist, and Sir Michael Quartermaine (1919-2005), a distinguished diplomat and former British ambassador to several countries.

Throughout its history, the surname Quartermaine has maintained a strong association with nobility, exploration, and military service, reflecting the varied and illustrious backgrounds of those who have carried this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quartermaine

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

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 Quartermaine 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.

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

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