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

Quiteño, 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 Quiteño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quiteño in America

Quiteño is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quiteño surname appeared 131 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 Quiteño.

The history of the last name Quiteño

The surname QUITENO originated in Ecuador, deriving from the Spanish word "quiteño" which means a person or thing associated with the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The name first appeared in written records during the colonial period after the Spanish conquest of the region in the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname QUITENO can be found in the baptismal records of the Iglesia de San Francisco in Quito, dating back to the late 1500s. These records show several individuals with variations of the spelling, such as "Quiteno" and "Quiteño."

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname QUITENO was primarily concentrated in the central regions of Ecuador, particularly in and around the city of Quito. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this time period, including Pedro Quiteno (1622-1689), a prominent Catholic priest and scholar known for his work in preserving indigenous languages.

As the centuries progressed, the QUITENO surname spread to other parts of Ecuador and beyond, with some families migrating to neighboring countries such as Colombia and Peru. One remarkable figure was María Quiteno (1788-1856), a renowned painter and one of the first female artists in Ecuador to gain widespread recognition for her work.

In the 19th century, the QUITENO surname gained further prominence with Juan Quiteno (1841-1912), a celebrated poet and writer who played a significant role in the literary renaissance of Ecuador during that period. His works, which often celebrated the beauty of his homeland and its indigenous heritage, helped to shape the national identity of Ecuador.

Another notable individual with the QUITENO surname was Carlos Quiteno (1875-1947), a renowned architect who contributed significantly to the development of Quito's unique architectural style, blending Spanish colonial and indigenous influences. His works, including the restoration of several historic churches and buildings in Quito, have become iconic landmarks of the city.

Throughout history, the QUITENO surname has been closely associated with the city of Quito and the rich cultural heritage of Ecuador. While the name has spread to various parts of the world due to migration, its roots remain firmly anchored in the vibrant history and traditions of this South American nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quiteño

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

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 Quiteño 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.

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

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