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

Quirarte, 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 Quirarte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quirarte in America

Quirarte is the 19498th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quirarte surname appeared 1,385 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 Quirarte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quirarte 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 Quirarte

The surname Quirarte originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have its roots in the Spanish word "quera," which means "a burn" or "a blister." Over time, this word evolved into "quirate," and later, "Quirarte."

The earliest recorded instances of the Quirarte surname can be found in historical documents from the Basque region of northern Spain. It is believed that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived near or worked in areas where burning activities took place, such as blacksmiths or charcoal makers.

One of the first documented references to the Quirarte name can be found in the Libro de la Merindad de Durango, a historical record from the 16th century that documented the inhabitants of the Durango region in the Basque Country. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around this area.

As the name spread throughout Spain and eventually to other parts of the world, it underwent various spelling variations, including Quirate, Quirarte, and Quirarte. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families.

Notable individuals with the Quirarte surname throughout history include:

1. Diego Quirarte (1598-1671), a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas during the 17th century.

2. María Quirarte (1723-1795), a renowned Spanish poet and writer who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

3. Juan Quirarte (1810-1879), a Mexican politician and statesman who served as a governor of the state of Jalisco in the mid-19th century.

4. Alejandro Quirarte (1866-1943), a Spanish-born Mexican architect best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Mexico City.

5. Catalina Quirarte (1892-1968), a Mexican painter and artist who was part of the Mexican Modernist movement and gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of traditional Mexican life.

As the Quirarte name spread across continents, it became associated with various locations and place names. For example, there is a small town called Quirarte in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, which likely acquired its name from early settlers bearing the Quirarte surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quirarte

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

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

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