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

Quattro, 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 Quattro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quattro in America

Quattro is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quattro surname appeared 315 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 Quattro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quattro 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 Quattro

The surname "QUATTRO" is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period in the northern regions of the Italian peninsula. The name is derived from the Italian word "quattro," meaning "four," and may have initially been used as a nickname or a descriptive name to distinguish individuals with some connection to the number four.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "QUATTRO" can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a document from the late 13th century mentions a certain Giovanni Quattro, a merchant engaged in the textile trade. This early reference suggests that the name was already in use by that time, likely originating as a byname or a descriptive term.

In the 14th century, the Quattro family emerged as a prominent noble lineage in the city of Genoa. They were known for their involvement in maritime trade and their contributions to the city's naval prowess. One notable member of this family was Andrea Quattro (1325-1398), a renowned navigator and explorer who undertook several voyages across the Mediterranean and played a crucial role in establishing Genoese trading outposts in the Levant.

During the Renaissance period, the surname "QUATTRO" gained further prominence in the artistic and intellectual circles of Italy. One of the most celebrated figures bearing this name was the renowned painter and architect Quattro da Siena (1440-1518), whose real name was Pietro di Giovanni Quattro. His masterpieces, including frescoes adorning the Piccolomini Library in Siena Cathedral, are considered among the finest examples of Renaissance art.

Another notable bearer of the "QUATTRO" surname was the humanist scholar and philosopher Girolamo Quattro (1470-1536), who served as a tutor to several influential families in Florence and Rome. His writings on classical literature and philosophy greatly influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the realm of music, the name "QUATTRO" is associated with the composer and violinist Antonio Quattro (1655-1726), who was born in Venice and gained recognition for his innovative compositions for violin and his contributions to the development of the Baroque concerto grosso form.

While the surname "QUATTRO" may have originated as a descriptive term or a nickname, it eventually evolved into a hereditary family name passed down through generations. Its rich history spans various fields, from art and literature to exploration and maritime endeavors, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quattro

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

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

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