2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Indorato
A surname meaning "gilded" or "golden" in Italian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Indorato. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Indorato 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Indorato in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Indorato, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Indorato
Among Census respondents with the surname Indorato, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Indorato 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 Indorato surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 108
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Indorato
Indorato 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,415 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,498 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 16,415 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 2,498 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 Indorato 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 | #150,452 | #147,954 | 1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 112 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Indorato bearers went from 109 to 112 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 2,498 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #147,954.
FAQ
Indorato surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Indorato?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Indorato. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Indorato?
Indorato ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Indorato. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Indorato.
Has Indorato become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Indorato went from 109 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Indorato?
Among Census respondents with the surname Indorato, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Indorato in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Indorato appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Indorato (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 Indorato mean?
A surname meaning "gilded" or "golden" in Italian. 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 Indorato (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 people have the surname Indorato?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.