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

Quero, 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 Quero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quero in America

Quero is the 29279th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quero surname appeared 808 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 Quero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quero 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 Quero

The surname "QUERO" is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the region of Castile, Spain.

It is believed that the name "QUERO" is derived from the Spanish word "quero," which means "I want" or "I desire." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a nickname or a descriptive surname, perhaps referring to a person with a strong sense of determination or ambition.

During the 15th century, the name appeared in several municipal records and census documents from various towns and villages across Castile and Aragon. One notable example is the mention of a certain Juan Quero in a taxation register from the city of Valladolid, dated 1476.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence across the globe, the surname "QUERO" also spread to other parts of the world, particularly to the Americas. In the 16th century, there are records of individuals bearing this surname in colonial settlements in present-day Mexico and Peru.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname "QUERO." One of the earliest was Pedro Quero (c. 1420-1495), a Spanish clergyman and scholar who served as a chaplain to King Juan II of Aragon. Another prominent individual was Juana Quero (1545-1611), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the colonization of the Río de la Plata region in present-day Argentina.

In the 18th century, Manuel Quero (1728-1804) was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. During the same period, Francisco Quero (1760-1836) was a prominent military officer who served in the Spanish Army and participated in various campaigns against Napoleon's forces.

More recently, in the 20th century, Jorge Quero (1920-1998) was a celebrated Peruvian painter and muralist known for his vibrant depictions of indigenous Andean culture and landscapes.

While many variations and similar spellings of the surname "QUERO" have emerged over time, such as "Queiros" and "Quero y Castro," the core meaning and origins of this name can be traced back to its Spanish roots and the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quero

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

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

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