Explore the Family Name Quarto
The meaning of Quarto
Italian: 1. from the personal name Quarto, from Latin Quartus, meaning ‘fourth’, a name given to a fourth son. 2. habitational name from any of numerous places so named throughout Italy, for example Quarto d’Altino in Venezia and Quarto in Naples. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfredo, Angelo, Cosmo, Francesco, Pasquale. Spanish Alejandro, Jose, Orlino.
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How common is the last name Quarto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Quarto has seen a modest decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,706 in popularity with about 310 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, both its rank and count dropped to 69,170 and 284 respectively, showing a decrease of around 13.94% and 8.39%, respectively. This represented a reduction in the proportion of individuals with the Quarto surname per 100,000 from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #69,170 | -13.94% |
| Count | 310 | 284 | -8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quarto
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most individuals with the Quarto surname identified as White, making up 84.52% of the total in 2000 and slightly increasing to 85.92% by 2010. The second largest group identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, constituting 9.03% in 2000 but decreasing to 7.39% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which decreased from 4.19% to 3.87% over the decade, while those identifying as two or more races increased marginally from 2.26% to 2.46%. No individuals with the Quarto surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.52% | 85.92% | 1.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.03% | 7.39% | -18.16% |
| Hispanic | 4.19% | 3.87% | -7.64% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 2.46% | 8.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |