Quinones

The surname Quinones has its origins in the Spanish region of Galicia, where it was derived from the word “quiñón,” meaning a piece of land. Those who bore this name were likely to have been landowners or farmers. Today, the Quinones surname is most commonly found in the Philippines, Mexico, and the United States. Notable individuals with this surname include Puerto Rican baseball player Javier Quinones and Mexican-American actress Bianca Quinones.