2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Quintavalle
A surname derived from a place name meaning "fifth valley" in Italian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Quintavalle. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Quintavalle 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Quintavalle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Quintavalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quintavalle can be found in historical documents dating back to the 13th century in the town of Bergamo, located in the province of Lombardy.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quintavalle
Among Census respondents with the surname Quintavalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Quintavalle 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 Quintavalle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 110
- Two or more races6.6% · 8
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Quintavalle
Quintavalle 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
#113,155
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
+29 bearers (+23.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 12,484 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-34 bearers (-21.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 28,154 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #113,155 | 155 | 0.05 | +29 bearers (+23.0%) | Up 12,484 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -34 bearers (-21.9%) | Down 28,154 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 Quintavalle 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 | #113,155 | #141,309 | -24.9% |
| Count | 155 | 121 | -21.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Quintavalle bearers went from 155 to 121 (-21.9% change). The surname moved down 28,154 positions in the national ranking, going from #113,155 to #141,309.
FAQ
Quintavalle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Quintavalle?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Quintavalle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Quintavalle?
Quintavalle ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Quintavalle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Quintavalle.
Has Quintavalle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Quintavalle went from 155 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 34 (-21.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #113,155 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Quintavalle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Quintavalle, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Black (0.8%). 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 Quintavalle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Quintavalle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Two or More Races (6.6%), Black (0.8%). 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 Quintavalle (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 Quintavalle mean?
A surname derived from a place name meaning "fifth valley" in Italian. 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 Quintavalle (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 share the surname Quintavalle?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.