Quintana

Quintana is a surname of Spanish origin, derived from the word “quintanar” meaning “a place where every fifth year is fallowed”. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the first bearer of the name hailed from a town or village called Quintana. The name is most commonly found in Spain and Latin America. Notable people with this surname include the Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana and the Mexican-American actress Sara Ramirez. The name Quintana is also a popular given name for girls in Spanish-speaking countries.