2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dorigo
An Italian surname derived from the place name Dorigo, and referring to a person from that location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Dorigo. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dorigo 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Dorigo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dorigo, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dorigo
The surname "DORIGO" is of Italian origin, originating from the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "durus," meaning "hard" or "tough," reflecting the resilient nature of the people who bore this name.
The earliest known records of the Dorigo surname date back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various municipal documents and legal records in the cities of Venice, Padua, and Treviso. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Durico" or "Durigho," reflecting the variations in local dialects and scribal practices.
One notable historical reference to the Dorigo name can be found in the archives of the Venetian Republic, where a certain Girolamo Dorigo is mentioned as a merchant and diplomat in the 15th century. He was known for his skill in negotiating trade agreements and establishing diplomatic ties with other European nations.
In the 16th century, the Dorigo family gained prominence in the city of Verona, where they owned several estates and vineyards. One influential member of the family was Giovanni Battista Dorigo (1525-1599), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings, including the Palazzo della Gran Guardia in Verona.
Another notable figure with the Dorigo surname was Giacomo Dorigo (1677-1752), a Venetian painter and engraver who was renowned for his landscapes and architectural scenes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Italy and Europe.
During the 18th century, the Dorigo family expanded beyond the Veneto region, with members settling in other parts of Italy and even abroad. One such individual was Giuseppe Dorigo (1738-1812), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of general.
In the 19th century, the Dorigo name gained prominence in the field of science and academia. Pietro Dorigo (1832-1901) was a renowned biologist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of marine life in the Adriatic Sea. His son, Carlo Dorigo (1868-1945), followed in his footsteps and became a respected botanist and professor at the University of Padua.
Throughout its history, the Dorigo surname has been associated with various place names and locations within the Veneto region, such as Dorigo di Venezia, Dorigo di Padova, and Dorigo di Verona, reflecting the family's deep roots in these areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dorigo
Among Census respondents with the surname Dorigo, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Dorigo 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 Dorigo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White73.6% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino20.7% · 25
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.3% · 4
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dorigo
Dorigo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+17 bearers (+16.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 14,735 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.3%) | Up 14,735 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 Dorigo 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 | #156,044 | #141,309 | 9.4% |
| Count | 104 | 121 | 16.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dorigo bearers went from 104 to 121 (+16.3% change). The surname moved up 14,735 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #141,309.
FAQ
Dorigo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dorigo?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Dorigo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Dorigo?
Dorigo ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Dorigo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dorigo.
Has Dorigo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dorigo went from 104 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 17 (+16.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Dorigo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dorigo, the largest self-reported group is White at 73.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). 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 Dorigo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.6% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dorigo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (73.6%), Hispanic (20.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). 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 Dorigo (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 Dorigo mean?
An Italian surname derived from the place name Dorigo, and referring to a person 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 Dorigo (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Dorigo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.