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

Quarterman, 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 Quarterman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quarterman in America

Quarterman is the 17249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quarterman surname appeared 1,642 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Quarterman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quarterman 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 Quarterman

The surname Quarterman is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English words "cwart" and "man," meaning "a man who lived near a quarry." The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 13th century in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Quarterman surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1327, which lists a "William Quarterman" as a resident of the village of Droitwich. Another early record from the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1352 refers to a "John Quarterman" from the town of Tewkesbury.

The Quarterman surname has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, a Richard Quarterman (c. 1520-1588) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, known for his involvement in the local wool trade. During the English Civil War, a Captain John Quarterman (1612-1679) served in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell.

Another notable bearer of the Quarterman name was Sir George Quarterman (1752-1825), an English naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several significant battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and was knighted for his bravery and leadership.

In the literary realm, John Quarterman (1834-1901) was an English author and poet who published several volumes of verse, including "Songs of the Sierras" and "The Isles of Summer." His works often celebrated the natural beauty of the English countryside and the rugged landscapes of the American West.

The Quarterman surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Quarterman's Farm in Devon and Quarterman's Hill in Somerset. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Quarterman surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

While the Quarterman surname is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, military officers, authors, and landowners.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quarterman

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

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

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