Explore the Family Name Quintas
The meaning of Quintas
1. Portuguese, Galician, and Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Quintas, especially in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal, from the plural of quinta ‘fifth’, denoting a small farm having a tax liability of one-fifth of the annual produce, and subsequently a country house (compare Quintana). 2. Portuguese (Quintãs) and Galician (Quintás): habitational name from any of the places called Quintãs and Quintás, respectively, from the plural derivative of Latin quintana (see Quintana).
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How common is the last name Quintas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Quintas has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Quintas was ranked 62,396th in terms of popularity and had a count of 300. By 2010, its rank had risen to 49,636 with an increased count of 423, indicating a significant growth rate of 41%. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 also grew by 27.27% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #49,636 | 20.45% |
| Count | 300 | 423 | 41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quintas
The ethnicity associated with the surname Quintas, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a variety of backgrounds. The highest percentage is Hispanic, at 62% in 2000, declining slightly to just under 61% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity is White, which experienced a modest increase from 26.33% in 2000 to 27.66% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also saw an increase from 7.67% to 8.27%. However, those identifying as two or more races decreased by approximately 19% over the decade, while Black representation emerged at 1.18% in 2010 from a previous zero. There were no recorded individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native within these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62% | 60.99% | -1.63% |
| White | 26.33% | 27.66% | 5.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.67% | 8.27% | 7.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 1.89% | -18.88% |
| Black | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |