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

Oldani, 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 Oldani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oldani in America

Oldani is the 39773rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oldani surname appeared 552 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 Oldani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oldani 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 Oldani

The surname OLDANI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Milan and Brescia.

One of the earliest known references to the name OLDANI can be found in a document from the year 1379, which mentions a certain Girolamo OLDANI, a landowner from the town of Cernusco sul Naviglio, near Milan. This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic surname, derived from a place name or a geographic feature.

Some researchers have proposed that the name OLDANI may be related to the Old Italian word "oldano," which referred to a specific type of soil or terrain. Others suggest that it could be derived from the Latin word "oldanus," meaning "of the elder tree."

In the 15th century, historical records mention a Francesco OLDANI, born in 1427 in Brescia, who was a renowned architect and engineer. He is credited with the design of several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

Another notable figure with the surname OLDANI was Gian Antonio OLDANI, a 16th-century poet and writer from Milan. He was born in 1520 and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Il Canzoniere," which was published in 1563.

During the 17th century, the name OLDANI appeared in various documents in the region of Lombardy, often associated with families involved in agriculture and winemaking. One such example is Giovanni Battista OLDANI, a vintner from the town of Montorfano, who lived from 1612 to 1678.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe OLDANI, born in 1735 in Brescia, gained recognition as a talented sculptor and artist. His works can be found in several churches and public buildings throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure from this period was Carlo OLDANI, a philosopher and writer born in Milan in 1761. He is best known for his treatise "Sulla Natura dell'Anima" (On the Nature of the Soul), published in 1792.

Throughout its history, the surname OLDANI has maintained a strong presence in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name carries a rich legacy and has been associated with various professions, from landowners and architects to artists and writers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oldani

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

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

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