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

Odorisio, 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 Odorisio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odorisio in America

Odorisio is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odorisio surname appeared 249 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 Odorisio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odorisio 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 Odorisio

The surname Odorisio has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the regions of Abruzzo and Molise. The name is derived from the Latin word "odor," meaning "fragrance" or "scent," suggesting a possible connection to various professions or trades involving the production or use of fragrances.

Historical records indicate that the surname Odorisio appeared in several medieval manuscripts and documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Molisano," a collection of historical documents from the region of Molise, where the name is recorded as "Odorisius" in the year 1273.

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname Odorisio appears to be Francesco Odorisio, a nobleman from the town of Vasto in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo. Francesco was born in the late 14th century and is mentioned in various local records from that period.

Another notable figure with the surname Odorisio was Niccolò Odorisio, a renowned painter and artist from the town of Lanciano in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo. Niccolò lived during the 15th century and is known for his remarkable frescoes and religious artwork adorning several churches in the region.

In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Odorisio, a scholar and philosopher from the city of Campobasso in the region of Molise, gained recognition for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy. His work "Discorsi Morali" (Moral Discourses) was widely read and influential during that time.

Another notable figure was Luigi Odorisio, a military commander who served in the Papal States during the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Papal territories against foreign invasions and is praised for his strategic military tactics.

Towards the end of the 18th century, Antonio Odorisio, a politician and lawyer from the city of Isernia in the region of Molise, made significant contributions to the legal reforms and governance of the region during the Napoleonic era.

While the surname Odorisio has its roots in the southern regions of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even beyond, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odorisio

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

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

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