2000
#12,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,350
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.87
Rare Last name
Dorazio
From the Italian place name Orazio, likely referring to someone who originally came from that location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,621 Americans carry the last name Dorazio. That puts it at #12,867 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 130,772 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dorazio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 130,772
Census rank
#12,867
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,286 bearers of the surname Dorazio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12867th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dorazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dorazio
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dorazio
Among Census respondents with the surname Dorazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Dorazio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dorazio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 2,120
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 87
- Two or more races2.3% · 52
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 20
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dorazio
Dorazio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,807
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,408
+58 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.82
Rank movement Down 650 places
2020
#12,867
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,286
-122 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Down 60 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,157 | 2,350 | 0.87 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,807 | 2,408 | 0.82 | +58 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 650 places |
| 2020 | #12,867 | 2,286 | 0.76 | -122 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 60 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dorazio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,807 | #12,867 | -0.5% |
| Count | 2,408 | 2,286 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.82 | 0.76 | -6.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dorazio bearers went from 2,408 to 2,286 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 60 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,807 to #12,867.
FAQ
Dorazio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dorazio?
Name Census estimates that about 2,621 living Americans carry the surname Dorazio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 130,772 residents.
How common is Dorazio?
Dorazio ranks #12,867 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,286 people with the surname Dorazio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,621), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.76 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.76 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Dorazio.
Has Dorazio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dorazio went from 2,408 recorded bearers to 2,286. That is a decrease of 122 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,807 to #12,867.
What does the Census say about the background of Dorazio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dorazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dorazio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (2,120 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dorazio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (2.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dorazio (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dorazio mean?
From the Italian place name Orazio, likely referring to someone who originally came from that location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dorazio (0.76 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Dorazio?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.