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

Orden, 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 Orden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orden in America

Orden is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orden surname appeared 175 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 Orden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orden 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 Orden

The surname Orden is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "orden," meaning "order" or "rule," which may have been associated with a religious order or a military order.

The name Orden was likely first used to identify individuals who were members of a particular order or who lived near the headquarters of an order. Alternatively, it may have been used as a descriptive surname for someone who was known for their orderly or disciplined manner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orden can be found in the Cartulario de Eslonza, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Eslonza in León, Spain. This document, dating back to the 12th century, mentions a certain Pedro Orden, who was likely a member or associate of the monastic order.

In the 13th century, there are records of a nobleman named Rodrigo Orden, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile and León. Rodrigo Orden was known for his military prowess and his involvement in the Reconquista, the long-lasting conflict between Christian and Moorish forces in the Iberian Peninsula.

Another notable individual with the surname Orden was Juan Orden, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Juan Orden played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and is mentioned in several accounts of the time.

In the 17th century, there was a renowned Spanish painter named Francisco Orden, who was known for his religious works and portraits. Francisco Orden was born in Seville in 1623 and died in Madrid in 1690.

Another individual of note was Miguel Orden, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the exploration and colonization of the Philippines in the late 16th century. Miguel Orden played a crucial role in establishing Spanish settlements in the archipelago and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.

While the surname Orden originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula, where it was closely associated with religious and military orders, as well as individuals involved in exploration and conquest.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orden

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

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

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