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

Indorato, 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 Indorato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Indorato in America

Indorato is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Indorato surname appeared 109 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 Indorato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Indorato 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 Indorato

The surname INDORATO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "indorare," which means "to gild" or "to cover with a thin layer of gold." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with a profession or trade involving the gilding or decorative use of gold.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INDORATO can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, where a document from 1387 mentions a certain "Giovanni Indorato," a craftsman involved in the gilding of religious artifacts and decorations for the city's churches and palaces. This provides evidence of the name's connection to the gilding trade during the Renaissance period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence, which was renowned for its skilled artisans and craftsmen. Several INDORATO families were documented as residing in the neighborhoods surrounding the city's famous Duomo cathedral, possibly indicating their involvement in the decoration and embellishment of ecclesiastical structures.

As the centuries progressed, the INDORATO surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lazio, Campania, and Sicily. Notable individuals bearing this name include Girolamo INDORATO (1550-1624), a Sicilian painter and fresco artist who worked on several churches and monasteries in Palermo, and Pietro INDORATO (1678-1742), a renowned goldsmith and jeweler from Rome, whose exquisite creations were highly sought after by the city's nobility.

In the 18th century, the name INDORATO can be found in records from the city of Naples, where a family of that name owned a successful business specializing in the production of gilded frames and mirrors. One notable member of this family was Antonio INDORATO (1725-1798), who was widely respected for his exceptional craftsmanship and was commissioned to create ornate frames for several royal residences.

Another prominent figure with the surname INDORATO was Vincenzo INDORATO (1820-1892), a sculptor and woodcarver from the town of Sorrento, near Naples. His intricate and finely detailed works, often incorporating gilded elements, adorned numerous churches and public buildings throughout the region.

While the name INDORATO has become less common in modern times, its rich history and connection to the artisanal traditions of Italy's past remain a testament to the country's enduring legacy of skilled craftsmanship and artistic excellence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Indorato

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

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 Indorato 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 Indorato 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 Indorato was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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