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

Onofre, 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 Onofre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Onofre in America

Onofre is the 10396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Onofre surname appeared 3,099 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Onofre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Onofre 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 Onofre

The surname Onofre is of Spanish origin, deriving from the personal name Onofre, which is the Spanish form of the Latin name Onuphrius. This name ultimately traces its roots back to the Greek name Onouphrios, meaning "profitable" or "useful."

The name Onofre first emerged in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia during the Middle Ages, where it was borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in a 13th-century document from the town of Tortosa, which mentions a certain Bernat Onofre.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the Kingdom of Aragon, with a reference to a nobleman named Pere Onofre who was a member of the royal court. Around the same time, a cleric named Francesc Onofre was appointed as the Bishop of Valencia, serving from 1368 to 1378.

During the 15th century, the Onofre surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Historical records from this period mention a wealthy merchant named Juan Onofre, who was involved in the lucrative trade with the Americas.

One of the most notable individuals to bear the Onofre surname was Antonio Onofre, a Spanish military commander who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico, serving under Hernán Cortés and participating in several crucial battles against the Aztec forces.

In the 17th century, the Onofre surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Italy and France. In Italy, a prominent figure was the architect and sculptor Jacopo Onofre, who was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in Rome during the Baroque era.

Another notable individual was Luis Onofre, a Spanish explorer and navigator who embarked on several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean in the late 18th century. He is credited with charting several islands and discovering new trade routes.

As the centuries progressed, the Onofre surname continued to be found across various regions of Spain and beyond, with individuals from this lineage making contributions in various fields, including the arts, literature, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Onofre

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

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

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