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

D'Orazio, 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 D'Orazio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of D'Orazio in America

D'Orazio is the 12807th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The D'Orazio surname appeared 2,408 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname D'Orazio.

We can also compare 2010 data for D'Orazio 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 D'Orazio

The surname DORAZIO is of Italian origin, with its earliest known roots tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Lazio, located in central Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "de Aratio," which translates to "from Aratio," a reference to a specific place or family name.

In the late 15th century, records from the Vatican Archives mention a certain Giovannio DORAZIO, a merchant from Rome, who was involved in the trade of silk and spices. This early mention indicates that the name had already gained some prominence in the region.

As the name spread throughout Italy, various spellings emerged, including D'Orazio, D'Aratio, and DeOrazio. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal errors in transcribing the name.

One notable figure bearing the DORAZIO name was Pietro DORAZIO, a renowned artist and sculptor born in Naples in 1597. His works, which included intricate marble sculptures and religious iconography, can still be found adorning several churches in the city.

In the 18th century, the DORAZIO family established a strong presence in the town of Amatrice, a picturesque hilltop village in the province of Rieti. Records from this period mention several prominent members, including Alessandro DORAZIO, a respected landowner and local magistrate.

As the name spread beyond Italy's borders, it took root in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas. One such example is Antonio DORAZIO, an Italian immigrant who settled in New York City in the late 19th century and became a successful businessman in the garment industry.

Another notable figure was Gioacchino DORAZIO, born in Amatrice in 1842. He was a renowned chef and restaurateur who introduced authentic Italian cuisine to the city of Paris, establishing one of the first Italian restaurants in the French capital.

In the realm of literature, the Italian-American author and poet Ralph DORAZIO, born in 1924, gained recognition for his works exploring themes of identity, immigration, and the Italian-American experience.

Throughout its history, the DORAZIO surname has been associated with a wide range of professions, from artists and craftsmen to entrepreneurs and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name D'Orazio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname D'Orazio.

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 D'Orazio 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 D'Orazio 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 D'Orazio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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