2000
#23,104
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,032
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.38
Rare Last name
Quirarte
A surname originating from Castile, Spain, derived from the Spanish word "cuartar" meaning "to quarter".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,626 Americans carry the last name Quirarte. That puts it at #19,150 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.47 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 210,796 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Quirarte 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
1.6K
1 in 210,796
Census rank
#19,150
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,418 bearers of the surname Quirarte in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.47 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 19150th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Quirarte, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the Quirarte surname can be found in historical documents from the Basque region of northern Spain.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quirarte
Among Census respondents with the surname Quirarte, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Quirarte 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 Quirarte surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.9% · 1,318
- White6.3% · 90
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 4
- Two or more races0.2% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Quirarte
Quirarte 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
#19,498
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,385
+353 bearers (+34.2%)
Per 100,000 0.47
Rank movement Up 3,606 places
2020
#19,150
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,418
+33 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.47
Rank movement Up 348 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #23,104 | 1,032 | 0.38 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #19,498 | 1,385 | 0.47 | +353 bearers (+34.2%) | Up 3,606 places |
| 2020 | #19,150 | 1,418 | 0.47 | +33 bearers (+2.4%) | Up 348 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 Quirarte 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 | #19,498 | #19,150 | 1.8% |
| Count | 1,385 | 1,418 | 2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Quirarte bearers went from 1,385 to 1,418 (+2.4% change). The surname moved up 348 positions in the national ranking, going from #19,498 to #19,150.
FAQ
Quirarte surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Quirarte?
Name Census estimates that about 1,626 living Americans carry the surname Quirarte. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 210,796 residents.
How common is Quirarte?
Quirarte ranks #19,150 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.47 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 1,418 people with the surname Quirarte. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,626), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.47 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.47 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 Quirarte.
Has Quirarte become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Quirarte went from 1,385 recorded bearers to 1,418. That is an increase of 33 (+2.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #19,498 to #19,150.
What does the Census say about the background of Quirarte?
Among Census respondents with the surname Quirarte, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (6.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Quirarte in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (1,318 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Quirarte appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.9%), White (6.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%). 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 Quirarte (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 Quirarte mean?
A surname originating from Castile, Spain, derived from the Spanish word "cuartar" meaning "to quarter". 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 Quirarte (0.47 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 common is the surname Quirarte?
If you just want to know how common the surname Quirarte is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.