Quintana - Last Names

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Quintana

/kɪnˈtɑːnə/

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Moderate

Meaning

Fifth part or fifth portion of land

Represents inheritance, division of property, and ancestral lineage, symbolizing a connection to land and family legacy.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, territorial identity, and historical continuity; reflects roots in agrarian society and noble land distribution.

Etymology: Derived from the Latin 'quintus', meaning 'fifth', Quintana originally referred to a plot of land that was the fifth division in a Roman military settlement or estate. It became a toponymic surname for those who lived on or near such a parcel.

Style & Origin

traditional

latin

Cultural Background

Of Spanish and Latin origin, Quintana is rooted in the Iberian Peninsula and has spread through Hisp

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