Darrel Quintero

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Darrel Quintero — English
33K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Darrel Quintero is a name that combines English origins. The first name Darrel is a masculine given name of English origin. Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A. The surname Quintero: Quintero is a Spanish surname originating in the Spanish region of Galicia. The name comes from quinto or quinta which means "fifth". It may be that the term "quintero" originally referred to "A man who collects the King's Fifth Part". In other words, "A Tax Collector for the King of Spain". The King would have selected noble families who he could trust and rely on to gather the fifth part of everything that his subjects owned, produced, or cultivated. This was done yearly and went into the coffers of the King for his personal needs and to run his government. Darrel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 33K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Darrel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Darrel

English

Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A.

Surname: Quintero

Meaning: fifth

Spanish

Quintero is a Spanish surname originating in the Spanish region of Galicia. The name comes from quinto or quinta which means "fifth". It may be that the term "quintero" originally referred to "A man who collects the King's Fifth Part". In other words, "A Tax Collector for the King of Spain". The King would have selected noble families who he could trust and rely on to gather the fifth part of everything that his subjects owned, produced, or cultivated. This was done yearly and went into the coffers of the King for his personal needs and to run his government.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Darrel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Darrel by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Darrel Quintero

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Darrel Quintero:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Darrel?
The first name Darrel originates from English. Darrel is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Darrel Akerfelds (1962–2012), American baseball pitcher and bullpen coach Darrel Anholt (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darrel Aschbacher (born 1935), American football player Darrel Aubertine (born 1953), American politician in the New York State Senate Darrel Baldock (1938–2011), Australian rules football player and coach Darrel Brown (born 1984), sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago Darrel Brown (basketball) (1923–1990), American basketball player Darrel Castillo (born 1992) Guatemalan judoka Darrel Chaney (born 1948), A.
When was Darrel most popular?
The name Darrel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Quintero?
The surname Quintero originates from Spanish. Quintero is a Spanish surname originating in the Spanish region of Galicia. The name comes from quinto or quinta which means "fifth". It may be that the term "quintero" originally referred to "A man who collects the King's Fifth Part". In other words, "A Tax Collector for the King of Spain". The King would have selected noble families who he could trust and rely on to gather the fifth part of everything that his subjects owned, produced, or cultivated. This was done yearly and went into the coffers of the King for his personal needs and to run his government.
What are the origins of the name Darrel Quintero?
The name Darrel Quintero combines two different traditions: the first name Darrel has English roots, while the surname Quintero originates from Spanish.
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