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

Quittner, 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 Quittner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quittner in America

Quittner is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quittner surname appeared 102 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 Quittner.

The history of the last name Quittner

The surname Quittner originated in Germany during the late medieval period. It is derived from the German word "quittner," which means "quitter" or "one who quits." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who had a tendency to quit or abandon tasks or responsibilities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quittner can be found in the town records of Wittenberg, Germany, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, where it may have first emerged.

In the 16th century, the name Quittner can be found in various historical documents, including the tax records of the city of Leipzig. These records mention individuals with the surname Quittner who were engaged in various occupations, such as merchants and artisans.

One notable individual with the surname Quittner was Johann Quittner, a German composer and organist who lived from 1638 to 1704. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of the baroque organ repertoire and served as the organist at the Marienkirche in Halle, Germany.

Another historical figure with the surname Quittner was Karl Quittner, a German writer and journalist born in 1811. He was a prominent figure in the German literary scene of the 19th century and published several novels and plays.

In the late 19th century, the name Quittner appeared in various emigration records, indicating that individuals with this surname left Germany and settled in other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Gustav Quittner, a German immigrant who arrived in the United States in the 1880s and established a successful business in the city of Philadelphia.

The surname Quittner can also be found in historical records from other regions, such as Austria and Switzerland, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond its German origins. One notable Austrian with the surname Quittner was Erwin Quittner, a renowned architect who lived from 1876 to 1958 and designed several iconic buildings in Vienna.

While the surname Quittner has its roots in Germany, it has since become a part of the cultural fabric of various countries and communities around the world, reflecting the global reach and diversity of human migration and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quittner

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

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

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