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

Quatela, 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 Quatela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quatela in America

Quatela is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quatela surname appeared 109 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 Quatela.

The history of the last name Quatela

The surname Quatela originates from Italy, particularly the southern regions of Campania and Calabria, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "quattro," meaning "four," possibly indicating a connection to a family or location associated with the number four.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Quatela surname can be found in historical records from the town of Sorrento, located in the province of Naples, Campania. A document from 1597 references a certain Pietro Quatela, a local landowner and merchant. This suggests that the Quatela family may have held a prominent position in the region during that period.

In the 18th century, the Quatela surname appears in various church records and matrimonial registers from the towns of Amalfi and Positano, also located in the Campania region. This indicates that the name had spread to other coastal areas along the Amalfi Coast.

During the 19th century, several notable individuals bearing the Quatela surname emerged. One such individual was Vincenzo Quatela (1815-1892), a renowned painter from the town of Cava de' Tirreni, near Salerno. His works were widely acclaimed and are still celebrated in the region today.

Another figure of note was Giuseppe Quatela (1832-1907), a prominent lawyer and politician from Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in various legal reforms during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

In the early 20th century, the Quatela surname found its way to the United States through the wave of Italian immigration. One of the earliest recorded arrivals was Antonio Quatela (1887-1968), who settled in New York City in the 1910s and worked as a stonemason, contributing to the construction of several iconic buildings in the city.

Maria Quatela (1906-1991), a native of Calabria, gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and lace maker. Her intricate works were showcased in various exhibitions and museums, preserving the rich heritage of Italian textile craftsmanship.

As the Quatela family dispersed across Italy and beyond, the surname underwent minor spelling variations, such as Quatela, Quatele, and Quattele. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained largely intact, reflecting the family's enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quatela

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

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

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