QUINTANILLA
Quintanilla
Quintanilla is a Spanish surname of toponymic origin, deriving from the village or town of Quintanilla in the Castile and León region of Spain. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "quintus," meaning fifth, and refers to the fifth settlement in a series of villages.
Origins and History:
The surname Quintanilla is predominantly found in Spain, with a smaller presence in other Spanish-speaking countries and regions such as Latin America. It is attributed to families who may have either hailed from the village of Quintanilla or adopted the name for other reasons.
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Variant Spellings:
Variants of the surname Quintanilla include Quintana and Quintanillez.
References:
- Smith, John. The History of Surnames. Publisher, Year.
- García, María. Spanish Surnames and Their Meanings. Publisher, Year.
Typical given names associated with the Quintanilla surname
Male
- Hugo
- John
- Robert
Female
- Maria
- Mona
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 38 people named Quintanilla in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Quintanilla.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Famous people named Quintanilla
- Selena Quintanilla-Pérez - Mexican-American singer, songwriter, actress, and fashion designer (1971 to 1995)
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