2000
#24,560
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 954
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.35
Rare Last name
Quirino
A habitational surname derived from the place name Quirino, a municipality in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,640 Americans carry the last name Quirino. That puts it at #19,013 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.48 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 208,997 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Quirino 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 208,997
Census rank
#19,013
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,430 bearers of the surname Quirino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.48 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 19013th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Quirino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quirino
Among Census respondents with the surname Quirino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Quirino 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 Quirino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino78.5% · 1,123
- White15.5% · 222
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.6% · 51
- Black or African American1.3% · 18
- Two or more races0.8% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Quirino
Quirino 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
#19,242
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,409
+455 bearers (+47.7%)
Per 100,000 0.48
Rank movement Up 5,318 places
2020
#19,013
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,430
+21 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.48
Rank movement Up 229 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #24,560 | 954 | 0.35 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #19,242 | 1,409 | 0.48 | +455 bearers (+47.7%) | Up 5,318 places |
| 2020 | #19,013 | 1,430 | 0.48 | +21 bearers (+1.5%) | Up 229 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 Quirino 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 | #19,242 | #19,013 | 1.2% |
| Count | 1,409 | 1,430 | 1.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.48 | 0.48 | -0.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Quirino bearers went from 1,409 to 1,430 (+1.5% change). The surname moved up 229 positions in the national ranking, going from #19,242 to #19,013.
FAQ
Quirino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Quirino?
Name Census estimates that about 1,640 living Americans carry the surname Quirino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 208,997 residents.
How common is Quirino?
Quirino ranks #19,013 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.48 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 1,430 people with the surname Quirino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,640), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.48 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.48 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 Quirino.
Has Quirino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Quirino went from 1,409 recorded bearers to 1,430. That is an increase of 21 (+1.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #19,242 to #19,013.
What does the Census say about the background of Quirino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Quirino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 78.5%. The next largest groups are White (15.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%). 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 Quirino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.5% (1,123 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Quirino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (78.5%), White (15.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.6%). 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 Quirino (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 Quirino mean?
A habitational surname derived from the place name Quirino, a municipality in Italy. 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 Quirino (0.48 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 have the last name Quirino?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Quirino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.