2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Quiteno
A surname derived from the Spanish word "quiteno," meaning a native or resident of Quito, Ecuador.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Quiteno. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Quiteno 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Quiteno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Quiteno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Quiteno
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quiteno
Among Census respondents with the surname Quiteno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Quiteno 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 Quiteno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.7% · 93
- White5.7% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Quiteno
Quiteno appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-25 bearers (-19.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,514 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -25 bearers (-19.1%) | Down 22,514 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 Quiteno 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 | #129,825 | #152,339 | -17.3% |
| Count | 131 | 106 | -19.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Quiteno bearers went from 131 to 106 (-19.1% change). The surname moved down 22,514 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #152,339.
FAQ
Quiteno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Quiteno?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Quiteno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Quiteno?
Quiteno ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 106 people with the surname Quiteno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Quiteno.
Has Quiteno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Quiteno went from 131 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 25 (-19.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Quiteno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Quiteno, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). 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 Quiteno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.7% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Quiteno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.7%), White (5.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). 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 Quiteno (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 Quiteno mean?
A surname derived from the Spanish word "quiteno," meaning a native or resident of Quito, Ecuador. 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 Quiteno (0.04 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 Quiteno?
See how common the surname Quiteno is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.