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

Onorato, 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 Onorato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Onorato in America

Onorato is the 15328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Onorato surname appeared 1,913 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 Onorato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Onorato 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 Onorato

The surname Onorato is of Italian origin and it first emerged in the southern regions of Italy during the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "onorato," which means "honored" or "esteemed." It was likely initially bestowed as a descriptive nickname upon someone who was held in high regard or had earned a respected position within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Onorato surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, dating back to the 14th century. During this time, the name appeared in various forms, including Honorato, Honorati, and Onorati, reflecting the regional dialect and spelling variations common in those days.

The Onorato surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giacomo Onorato, a renowned architect who lived in Naples during the 15th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo dello Spagnuolo, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

Another prominent figure with the Onorato surname was Giambattista Onorato, a 16th-century Italian painter and sculptor. Born in Naples around 1520, he was renowned for his religious artwork and sculptures that adorned various churches and public spaces throughout the city.

In the 17th century, the Onorato family had established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the Kingdom of Naples. One member of this family, Vincenzo Onorato (1615-1688), was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Naples.

During the 18th century, the Onorato surname gained further recognition with Antonio Onorato (1720-1793), a celebrated composer and violinist. He was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan musical scene and his works were performed in various courts and theaters across Europe.

Another notable bearer of the Onorato name was Gaetano Onorato (1845-1925), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname Onorato has deep roots in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Naples and Campania, it has since spread across Italy and beyond due to migration patterns over the centuries. Today, the name can be found among Italian communities worldwide, serving as a reminder of its rich history and the esteemed individuals who have carried it through the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Onorato

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

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

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