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

Quintavalle, 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 Quintavalle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quintavalle in America

Quintavalle is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quintavalle surname appeared 155 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 Quintavalle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quintavalle 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 Quintavalle

The surname Quintavalle is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period, specifically in the region of Lombardy. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "quinta valle," which translates to "fifth valley." This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic surname, referring to a family or individual residing in a particular valley, likely the fifth valley of a specific area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quintavalle can be found in historical documents dating back to the 13th century in the town of Bergamo, located in the province of Lombardy. These documents mention individuals with the surname Quintavalle, indicating that the name was already established in this region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Quintavalle appeared in the records of the city of Milan, further solidifying its presence in the Lombardy region. During this period, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with variations such as "Quintavall" and "Quintavalla" being documented.

One notable individual bearing the surname Quintavalle was Giovanni Quintavalle, a wealthy merchant from Assisi who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Giovanni Quintavalle is remembered for being one of the first followers of St. Francis of Assisi and for helping to establish the Franciscan Order.

Another prominent figure was Andrea Quintavalle, an Italian artist and architect who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his work on the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, where he contributed to the design and construction of the famous dome.

In the 17th century, a member of the Quintavalle family, Francesco Quintavalle, gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and woodcarver. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, particularly in the cities of Bergamo and Brescia.

During the 18th century, the Quintavalle name was associated with a prominent family of landowners and nobles in the region of Lombardy. One member, Carlo Quintavalle, was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the city of Milan.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Quintavalle, a renowned Italian politician and statesman, played a significant role in the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the political movements that led to the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.

While the surname Quintavalle is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich historical tapestry, with its origins deeply rooted in the valleys and communities of the Lombardy region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quintavalle

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

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

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