Quintela
Quintela Meaning & Origin
About Quintela
The surname Quintela is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "quinta," meaning "fifth" in Spanish. It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. The name Quintela likely originated as a topographic or habitational surname, referring to someone who lived near or owned a piece of land that was the fifth part of a larger estate or property. Over time, the surname Quintela has spread beyond its original region and can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Quintela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Quintela: 714
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 32268
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.24
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quintela based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Quintela is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Quintela in Braille
Here's how to represent Quintela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Quintela using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Quintela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
