2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Quatrini
A surname derived from the Italian word "quattrini" meaning small coins or money.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Quatrini. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Quatrini surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Quatrini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Quatrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Quatrini
The surname Quatrini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is derived from the Italian word "quattrino," which means "small coin" or "small change." This name likely originated during the late Middle Ages or the Renaissance era, when it was common for people to take on surnames related to their occupations or trades.
One theory suggests that the name Quatrini was initially given to individuals who worked in minting or banking professions, as they dealt with coins and currency. Another possibility is that it was bestowed upon those who were particularly thrifty or frugal, implying they were skilled at saving small sums of money.
Historical records indicate that the earliest known mention of the Quatrini surname dates back to the 14th century in the city of Florence. A merchant named Guido Quatrini is listed in a trade registry from 1378, suggesting that the name was already established by that time.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Lorenzo Quatrini emerged as a prominent architect and engineer in the Republic of Florence. He was responsible for designing several notable structures, including the Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce.
During the Renaissance period, the Quatrini family played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of Italy. Pietro Quatrini (1470-1542) was a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Pisa and corresponded with influential figures like Erasmus and Thomas More.
In the 17th century, the Quatrini name appeared in various religious orders. Giulio Quatrini (1612-1678) was a Jesuit priest and theologian who authored several influential works on moral philosophy and ethics.
Another notable individual was Vincenzo Quatrini (1785-1859), a military officer and patriot who fought for Italian unification during the Risorgimento. He served under Giuseppe Garibaldi and played a crucial role in the liberation of southern Italy from foreign rule.
Throughout history, the Quatrini surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and bankers to artists, scholars, and military leaders. While the name originated in Tuscany, it has since spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quatrini
Among Census respondents with the surname Quatrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Quatrini bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Quatrini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.2% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino11.0% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Quatrini
Quatrini appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
+10 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 410 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-28 bearers (-20.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,923 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | +10 bearers (+7.9%) | Down 410 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -28 bearers (-20.4%) | Down 24,923 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Quatrini surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,282 | #150,205 | -19.9% |
| Count | 137 | 109 | -20.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Quatrini bearers went from 137 to 109 (-20.4% change). The surname moved down 24,923 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #150,205.
FAQ
Quatrini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Quatrini?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Quatrini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Quatrini?
Quatrini ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Quatrini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Quatrini.
Has Quatrini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Quatrini went from 137 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 28 (-20.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Quatrini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Quatrini, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Quatrini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Quatrini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.2%), Hispanic (11.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Quatrini (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Quatrini mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "quattrini" meaning small coins or money. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Quatrini (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Quatrini?
Find out how many people are called Quatrini on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.