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

Quirino, 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 Quirino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quirino in America

Quirino is the 19242nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quirino surname appeared 1,409 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 Quirino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quirino 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 Quirino

The surname Quirino is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the Roman Empire. It is believed to have originated from the Latin name "Quirinus," which was a divine name associated with the city of Rome and was also an epithet of the god Mars.

During the Roman period, the name Quirinus was prevalent among the Roman aristocracy and members of the ruling class. This suggests that the surname Quirino may have been adopted by families with ties to the Roman elite or those who held positions of authority or influence within the empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quirino can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of medieval documents from the 9th to the 12th centuries, which mentions individuals with this surname in the southern Italian region of Campania.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Quirino de' Quirini served as a Venetian nobleman and diplomat. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and representing the Republic of Venice in various diplomatic missions throughout Europe.

Another prominent individual with the surname Quirino was Giovanni Quirino (1490-1557), a Venetian historian and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to the Holy Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire. His writings and diplomatic endeavors provide valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the Renaissance era.

During the Renaissance period, the Quirino family was well-established in the Italian city-states, particularly in Venice and Florence. Members of this family were often involved in the arts, politics, and religious affairs, contributing to the cultural and intellectual developments of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Quirino Garzoni (1542-1611) was a renowned Italian architect and engineer who designed several significant architectural works, including the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.

Another individual of note was Quirino Gasparini (1721-1778), an Italian composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of opera and instrumental music during the Baroque period.

Throughout history, the surname Quirino has been associated with various professions, including artists, writers, scholars, and religious figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quirino

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

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

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