Quintero Name Meaning

The name "Quintero" is of Spanish origin and has both surname and place name roots. It is derived from the Latin term "quintus," meaning "fifth," and refers to someone who either lived near a group of "five" things or was the fifth member of a family or group. It is also a habitational name for someone from any of several places called "Quintero" in Spain and Chile.

As a surname, Quintero is fairly common in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.