2000
#14,391
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,907
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.71
Rare Last name
Onofre
An Italian and Spanish surname derived from the Latin name Onuphrius, referring to the Egyptian saint Onuphrius.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,376 Americans carry the last name Onofre. That puts it at #10,419 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.98 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 101,527 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Onofre surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 101,527
Census rank
#10,419
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,944 bearers of the surname Onofre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.98 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10419th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Onofre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Onofre
Among Census respondents with the surname Onofre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Onofre bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Onofre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.9% · 2,735
- White4.5% · 132
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 45
- Black or African American0.6% · 17
- Two or more races0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Onofre
Onofre appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,396
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,099
+1,192 bearers (+62.5%)
Per 100,000 1.05
Rank movement Up 3,995 places
2020
#10,419
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,944
-155 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.98
Rank movement Down 23 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,391 | 1,907 | 0.71 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,396 | 3,099 | 1.05 | +1,192 bearers (+62.5%) | Up 3,995 places |
| 2020 | #10,419 | 2,944 | 0.98 | -155 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 23 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Onofre surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,396 | #10,419 | -0.2% |
| Count | 3,099 | 2,944 | -5.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.05 | 0.98 | -6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Onofre bearers went from 3,099 to 2,944 (-5.0% change). The surname moved down 23 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,396 to #10,419.
FAQ
Onofre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Onofre?
Name Census estimates that about 3,376 living Americans carry the surname Onofre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 101,527 residents.
How common is Onofre?
Onofre ranks #10,419 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.98 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,944 people with the surname Onofre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,376), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.98 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.98 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Onofre.
Has Onofre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Onofre went from 3,099 recorded bearers to 2,944. That is a decrease of 155 (-5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,396 to #10,419.
What does the Census say about the background of Onofre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Onofre, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Onofre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (2,735 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Onofre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.9%), White (4.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Onofre (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Onofre mean?
An Italian and Spanish surname derived from the Latin name Onuphrius, referring to the Egyptian saint Onuphrius. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Onofre (0.98 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Onofre?
You can see how many people are called Onofre on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.