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

Orantes, 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 Orantes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orantes in America

Orantes is the 12399th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orantes surname appeared 2,507 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 Orantes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orantes 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 Orantes

The surname Orantes originated in Spain, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "orante," meaning "praying" or "one who prays." This suggests a potential connection to religious or monastic orders, where individuals dedicated their lives to prayer and spiritual contemplation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Orantes can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville, where a certain Fray Pedro Orantes is mentioned as a friar in the late 15th century. This indicates that the name may have been associated with members of religious orders during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various municipal records and legal documents across Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. Notable individuals bearing the surname Orantes during this era include Diego Orantes, a merchant from Seville who traded with the Americas, and Juana Orantes, a landowner from the town of Écija in Andalusia.

As the Spanish empire expanded across the Atlantic, the surname Orantes also found its way to the Americas. In the 17th century, Juan Orantes, a Spanish soldier, was recorded as one of the early settlers in the city of Caracas, present-day Venezuela.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent family bearing the Orantes surname in the town of Baeza, located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. This family was involved in local politics and land ownership, with members such as Bartolomé Orantes serving as a mayor during that time.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Orantes gained recognition in the arts and literature. Juan Orantes, a poet and playwright born in Seville in 1815, gained acclaim for his works exploring themes of love, passion, and the beauty of the Andalusian landscape.

Another notable figure was María Orantes, a celebrated soprano from Barcelona, who graced the stages of prestigious opera houses across Europe in the late 19th century. Her performances were widely praised, and she is remembered as one of the great Spanish operatic voices of her time.

Throughout history, the surname Orantes has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, merchants, soldiers, writers, and performers. While its origins may be rooted in religious devotion, the name has transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orantes

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

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

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