Explore the Family Name Quintin
The meaning of Quintin
1. Breton: from the personal name Quintin, which is of the same Latin origin as 2 below, but also considered a derivative of Old Breton kint ‘first’. 2. French; Spanish (Quintín): from the personal name Quintin (Spanish Quintín), from Latin Quintinus, a Christian saint’s name (see Quentin). 3. English: variant of Quinton. History: Jean Quintin dit Dubois from Pont-Scorff in Morbihan, Brittany (France), married Jeanne Delpé in Varennes, QC, in 1695. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Yves, Andre, Dominique, Gilles, Lucien, Michel, Oliva, Roch.
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How common is the last name Quintin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Quintin has shown a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 34,342, while in 2010, it rose to 33,695, representing a 1.88% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 624 to 676 during the same period, showing an 8.33% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #33,695 | 1.88% |
| Count | 624 | 676 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quintin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Quintin also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White make up the majority of those bearing the surname, but the percentage decreased from 76.28% to 71.45%. However, there was a notable surge in the Hispanic population with this name, jumping 70.47% from 8.33% to 14.20%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation slightly increased by 15.44%, and the number of those identifying as Black decreased by 29.17%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races remained almost stable, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native population was not reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.28% | 71.45% | -6.33% |
| Hispanic | 8.33% | 14.2% | 70.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.41% | 7.4% | 15.44% |
| Black | 6.89% | 4.88% | -29.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 2.07% | -0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |