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

Quarton, 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 Quarton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quarton in America

Quarton is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quarton surname appeared 170 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 Quarton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quarton 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 Quarton

The surname QUARTON originated in England in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words 'cwertern' and 'tun,' meaning a quarry settlement or a town near a quarry. The name was initially concentrated in the counties of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, where quarrying activities were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname QUARTON can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which listed a Robert de Quarreton in Staffordshire. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the medieval period, the surname QUARTON appeared in various spellings, such as Quarreton, Quarryngton, and Quarnton, reflecting the variations in local dialects and scribal practices of the time.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname QUARTON. However, it does mention several locations with names that could have influenced the development of the surname, such as Quarrendon in Buckinghamshire.

One notable individual with the surname QUARTON was John Quarton, a landowner and prominent figure in Derbyshire during the 16th century. He was involved in disputes over land ownership and is mentioned in legal records from the period.

Another historical figure was William Quarton, a merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich in the late 16th century. He was known for his involvement in local trade and civic affairs.

In the 17th century, Edward Quarton gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in London. His clocks were highly regarded and can be found in various collections and museums.

A more recent example is Thomas Quarton, a writer and poet from Staffordshire who lived in the late 18th century. He published several collections of poetry and writings that reflected the rural life of the region.

Finally, Sir William Quarton was a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and the Crimean War in the 19th century. He rose to the rank of Major General and was awarded several honors for his service.

These examples demonstrate the historical presence of the surname QUARTON in various parts of England, spanning different professions and social ranks over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quarton

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

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

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