TheNameDBQuintano
DescriptiveMeaning
A surname derived from the Latin Quintanus, referring to a person associated with the number five or a fifth-born child.
Etymology
The surname derives from the Latin personal name Quintanus, which comes from quintus (fifth). This name was commonly given to fifth-born sons in Roman and later Spanish and Italian families.
About the Quintano Surname
A Spanish or Italian surname derived from the Latin Quintanus, indicating a fifth-born child or person. The name has historical roots in Roman naming conventions.
Distribution
Found primarily in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions with limited presence in other areas.
Notable Bearers
Unknown