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

Orcino, 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 Orcino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orcino in America

Orcino is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orcino surname appeared 206 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 Orcino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orcino 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 Orcino

The surname Orcino originates from the Italian region of Tuscany, where it first emerged during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "orcinus," meaning "of or pertaining to a tub or vessel." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the production or transportation of various containers or vessels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Orcino surname can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical document that lists the names of prominent citizens and officials in Florence during the 13th and 14th centuries. The name appears in various iterations, such as "Orcino," "Orchino," and "Orchinus."

In the 15th century, the Orcino family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were known for their involvement in the wool trade and textile industry. Notable individuals from this period include Bartolomeo Orcino (1420-1492), a successful merchant and landowner, and his son, Matteo Orcino (1458-1524), who served as a magistrate in the Sienese Republic.

During the Renaissance, the Orcino name spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the region of Emilia-Romagna. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Orcino (1535-1601), a humanist scholar and philosopher from Bologna, who wrote extensively on the works of Aristotle and Plato.

In the 17th century, the Orcino family established a presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the shipping and maritime trade. A prominent member of this branch was Antonio Orcino (1628-1698), a successful shipowner and merchant who contributed to the city's economic prosperity.

Another notable figure bearing the Orcino surname was Vincenzo Orcino (1760-1832), a painter from Palermo, Sicily, who was known for his religious and historical works. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Over the centuries, the Orcino surname has also been associated with several place names in Italy, such as the village of Orciano Pisano in Tuscany and the town of Orciano di Nardò in Apulia. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orcino

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

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

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