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Quintana

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Quintana, meaning "fifth milestone."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Quintana surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 107, ranked #29,762, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wealden, Harrogate and Hackney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Quintana is 108 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2015

108 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Quintana had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Quintana surname distribution map

The map shows where the Quintana surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Quintana surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Quintana over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 50 #32,658
1998 modern 60 #31,931
1999 modern 66 #31,509
2000 modern 61 #32,039
2001 modern 57 #32,275
2002 modern 55 #32,831
2003 modern 63 #32,152
2004 modern 60 #32,684
2005 modern 69 #32,007
2006 modern 67 #32,532
2007 modern 66 #32,948
2008 modern 62 #33,565
2009 modern 62 #33,832
2010 modern 69 #33,560
2011 modern 64 #33,917
2012 modern 84 #32,502
2013 modern 88 #32,349
2014 modern 103 #30,539
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Quintanas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wealden, Harrogate, Hackney, Hillingdon and Barnet. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wealden 011 Wealden
2 Harrogate 019 Harrogate
3 Hackney 020 Hackney
4 Hillingdon 029 Hillingdon
5 Barnet 013 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Quintana

These lists show first names that appear often with the Quintana surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Quintana

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Quintana, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Quintana surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Quintana household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Quintana is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Quintana is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Quintana falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Quintana is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Quintana, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Quintana

The surname Quintana has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Derived from the Latin word "quintana," which referred to a small farmstead or country estate, the name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived on or near such a property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quintana can be found in the Navarre Monastery's cartulary from the 11th century, where a certain Sancho Quintana is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time in the northern regions of Spain.

During the Reconquista period, when Christian kingdoms were gradually reclaiming territory from the Moors, the Quintana name appears to have spread across various parts of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 13th century, records from the Kingdom of Aragon mention individuals with the surname Quintana holding positions of importance.

The Quintana name also has ties to several place names in Spain, such as Quintana del Puente and Quintana de la Serena, which may have influenced the surname's evolution and distribution. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Quintanna and Quintano, were not uncommon in historical documents.

Notable individuals bearing the Quintana surname include Juan Quintana (1495-1557), a Spanish jurist and author who served as a judge in the Royal Chancery of Valladolid. Another prominent figure was Antonio de Quintana (1660-1733), a Spanish naval officer and cartographer who played a crucial role in the mapping of the Pacific Ocean.

In the literary realm, Manuel José Quintana (1772-1857) was a celebrated Spanish poet, dramatist, and statesman who is regarded as one of the most influential figures of the Spanish Neoclassical movement. His works, such as "Vidas de españoles célebres" (Lives of Celebrated Spaniards), have left a lasting impact on Spanish literature.

Moving into the 20th century, Enrique Quintana (1893-1936) was a renowned Mexican architect known for his contributions to the Neocolonial and Art Deco styles. His most famous works include the Monumental Axis in Mexico City and the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.

Lastly, Julio Quintana (1905-1989) was a prominent Venezuelan political figure who served as the President of Venezuela from 1948 to 1950. His administration was marked by efforts to modernize the country's infrastructure and promote economic development.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Quintana families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Quintana surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 1 Quintanas recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 1 Quintanas recorded in 1881 and an index of 185.19x.

Place Total Index
Kensington London 1 185.19x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Quintana surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alphonso 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Quintana households.

Occupation Count
Com Clerk 1

FAQ

Quintana surname: questions and answers

How common was the Quintana surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Quintana surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Quintana surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Quintana a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Quintana surname mean?

A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Quintana, meaning "fifth milestone."

What does the Quintana map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Quintana bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.