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

Ondrus, 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 Ondrus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ondrus in America

Ondrus is the 74608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ondrus surname appeared 259 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 Ondrus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ondrus 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 Ondrus

The surname Ondrus has its origins in Central Europe, specifically in the Slavic regions of what is now Slovakia and Poland. It can be traced back to the 15th century, where it was likely derived from the Slavic root "on," which means "that one" or "he." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a descriptive term or nickname before becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ondrus can be found in a 16th-century Polish census record from the town of Krakow. The name was spelled "Ondrusch" at the time, reflecting the phonetic variations common in historical documents. Additionally, there are references to an Ondrus family in the small village of Podolínec, located in the Spiš region of modern-day Slovakia, dating back to the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Ondrus was Jan Ondrus (1702-1768), a Slovak Catholic priest and educator who served as the rector of the Jesuit College in Trnava, a significant educational institution of the time. His work in promoting education and scholarship earned him recognition among his contemporaries.

Another notable individual with the Ondrus surname was Ján Ondruš (1831-1907), a Slovak writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the Slovak National Revival movement of the 19th century. His literary works, including plays and poetry, helped to preserve and promote the Slovak language and culture during a period of national awakening.

In the 20th century, one of the most well-known bearers of the Ondrus name was Pavol Ondrus (1924-2003), a Slovak painter and graphic artist who gained international acclaim for his vibrant and expressive works. His art was heavily influenced by the traditional folk culture of Slovakia, and he was recognized with numerous awards and honors during his lifetime.

Another individual worth mentioning is Michal Ondrus (1882-1953), a Slovak politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the first Czechoslovak government after World War I. He played a significant role in shaping the legal framework of the newly formed nation.

It is worth noting that the Ondrus surname has also been found in other variations, such as Ondruš, Ondrusch, and Ondrush, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it originated. These variations may have emerged due to local dialects, pronunciation differences, or transcription errors in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ondrus

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

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

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