Find out how popular the last name Condori is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Condori.

Condori, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Condori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Condori in America

Condori is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Condori surname appeared 247 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Condori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Condori to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Condori

The surname CONDORI is of South American origin, specifically from the Andes region of Peru and Bolivia. It is derived from the Quechua language, spoken by the indigenous people of the Andes. The word "condor" refers to the large Andean vulture, a bird that holds great significance in the traditional cultures of the region.

CONDORI is believed to have originated as a nickname or descriptive surname, likely given to individuals who were associated with the condor bird in some way, perhaps due to their physical characteristics or way of life. It may have been used to describe someone who possessed the strength, agility, or keen eyesight of the condor.

The earliest recorded instances of the CONDORI surname date back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Andes region. Some of the first documented individuals with this surname can be found in colonial records and manuscripts from that era.

One notable historical figure bearing the CONDORI surname was Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala, a 16th-century Quechua nobleman and chronicler who wrote an extensive account of Inca society and the Spanish conquest, known as "Nueva Corónica y Buen Gobierno" (1615).

Another prominent individual was Juan de Dios CONDORI, a Peruvian revolutionary and guerrilla fighter who fought against the Spanish colonial rule in the late 18th century. He was a key figure in the Tupac Amaru II rebellion, which aimed to restore Inca rule in Peru.

In the 19th century, Mariano CONDORI was a Bolivian military leader who fought in the Bolivian War of Independence against Spanish rule. He played a crucial role in several battles and is remembered as a hero of the independence movement.

Gregorio CONDORI Mamani, born in the late 19th century, was a renowned Bolivian folk musician and composer. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of the iconic Andean music genre known as "huayno."

More recently, Efraín CONDORI Mamani (1925-2007) was a Peruvian painter and sculptor, renowned for his vibrant depictions of Andean life and culture. His works are celebrated for their vivid colors and intricate details, capturing the essence of Quechua traditions.

Throughout its history, the CONDORI surname has been closely tied to the indigenous cultures of the Andes region, reflecting the deep connection between the people and the majestic condor bird that soars over the mountains.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Condori

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Condori.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Condori was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Condori has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Condori was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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