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

Odierno, 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 Odierno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odierno in America

Odierno is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odierno surname appeared 266 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 Odierno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odierno 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 Odierno

The surname Odierno is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Campania in Southern Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, sometime between the 10th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Latin word "hodiernus," which means "of this day" or "present day." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was born or lived during a particularly significant or memorable day or event.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Odierno surname can be found in the historic documents of the Kingdom of Naples, which ruled over much of Southern Italy during the medieval and Renaissance periods. In particular, the name appears in the records of the city of Aversa, located in the province of Caserta, Campania. The name was occasionally spelled as "Hodierno" or "Ogierno" in these ancient manuscripts.

The Odierno surname has also been linked to various place names in the Campania region, such as the town of Odierno, located in the province of Benevento. This town likely took its name from an early bearer of the Odierno surname, further solidifying the connection between the name and the region.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the Odierno surname was Goffredo Odierno, a nobleman and military leader who lived in the 12th century. He was a prominent figure during the Norman conquest of Southern Italy and played a significant role in the battles against the Saracens.

Another prominent figure bearing the Odierno surname was Niccolò Odierno, a 15th-century humanist scholar and poet from Naples. He was renowned for his literary works and his contributions to the Italian Renaissance.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Odierno gained recognition as a prominent mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and was one of the first to observe and document the rings of Saturn.

During the 18th century, Giambattista Odierno was a celebrated painter and fresco artist from Naples. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style.

In the 19th century, Antonio Odierno was a respected lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played an influential role in the formation of the Italian legal system after the unification of Italy.

Throughout its long history, the Odierno surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, scholars, artists, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Southern Italy, the name has since spread to other regions and countries, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped Italy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odierno

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

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

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