Explore the Family Name Quaranta
The meaning of Quaranta
1. Italian: from a devotional personal name, Quaranta, adopted with reference to the santi Quaranta, the ‘Holy Forty’ or Quaranta Martiri ‘the Forty Martyrs (of Sebaste)’, Roman soldiers who were killed in 320 for their Christian faith. Alternatively, a nickname from quaranta ‘forty’. 2. In some cases possibly also French (Provence): habitational name from Quarante in Hérault, or a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Vito, Rocco, Antonio, Salvatore, Silvio, Carmine, Ciro, Corrado, Dino, Filomena, Francesca.
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How common is the last name Quaranta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Quaranta has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 23,167 in 2000, it fell to a rank of 24,531 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.89%. In terms of count, there were 1,028 people with the Quaranta surname in 2000, which dipped marginally to 1,019 by 2010, representing a drop of 0.88%. The proportion of individuals named Quaranta per 100k also saw a decline from 0.38 to 0.35 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,167 | #24,531 | -5.89% |
| Count | 1,028 | 1,019 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.35 | -7.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quaranta
The Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quaranta. In 2000, most individuals with the Quaranta surname identified as White (93.58%), a proportion that remained largely stable by 2010 (92.74%). The number of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 54.66%, moving from 3.11% in 2000 to 4.81% in 2010. At the same time, the percentage of individuals who identify as part of two or more races decreased by 39.51%. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 92.74% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 4.81% | 54.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 1.47% | -39.51% |
| Black | 0.88% | 0.79% | -10.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |