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

Ondo, 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 Ondo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ondo in America

Ondo is the 33530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ondo surname appeared 680 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 Ondo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ondo 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 Ondo

The surname Ondo is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots traced back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "ondoa," which means "near" or "close by." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a specific landmark or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ondo surname can be found in the medieval town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, located in the Basque Country region of northern Spain. Historical documents from the 12th century mention individuals bearing the name Ondo, indicating its widespread use in the area at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Ondo appeared in various records and manuscripts, such as the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of documents from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This suggests that the name had a presence in different parts of the Iberian Peninsula.

Notable individuals with the surname Ondo include Pedro Ondo, a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Navarre during the 14th century, and Gonzalo Ondo, a military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 13th century.

The name Ondo also has a connection to several place names in the Basque Country, such as Ondárroa, a coastal town in Biscay, and Ondiz, a village in Navarre. These place names may have influenced the formation of the surname or vice versa.

In the 16th century, Juan Ondo, a renowned scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the field of theology and philosophy during the Spanish Renaissance. His works were widely read and influential in academic circles of the time.

Another notable figure was María Ondo, a prominent philanthropist and patron of the arts in the 18th century. She was known for her support of various cultural initiatives and her dedication to improving the lives of the underprivileged in her community.

As the centuries passed, the Ondo surname continued to spread beyond its origins in Spain, with individuals bearing this name being found in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ondo

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

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

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