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

Quinta, 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 Quinta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quinta in America

Quinta is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quinta surname appeared 156 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 Quinta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quinta 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 Quinta

The surname Quinta is of Portuguese origin, and it dates back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Portuguese word "quinta," which means a country estate or a farm. This name was likely given to families who lived on or owned a quinta, or possibly even worked on one.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Quinta can be found in the records of the Portuguese Inquisition, which took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. Several individuals with the surname Quinta were documented during this time period, indicating the prevalence of this name in Portugal.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named João Quinta (1620-1689) was a renowned Portuguese painter who specialized in religious art. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Portugal.

Another notable figure was Manuel Quinta (1755-1832), a Portuguese military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces. He rose through the ranks and became a respected commander in the Portuguese army.

During the 19th century, the surname Quinta spread beyond Portugal's borders as Portuguese immigrants settled in different parts of the world. For instance, José Quinta (1838-1912) was a Portuguese immigrant who settled in Hawaii and became a successful businessman and landowner.

In the early 20th century, Manoel Quinta (1890-1972) was a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Congress of Brazil. He was a prominent figure in the Brazilian political landscape during his time.

The surname Quinta has also been found in other countries with strong Portuguese influences, such as Brazil and the former Portuguese colonies in Africa and Asia. However, the highest concentration of individuals with this surname remains in Portugal and among Portuguese diaspora communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quinta

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

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

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