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

Ordenes, 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 Ordenes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ordenes in America

Ordenes is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ordenes surname appeared 106 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 Ordenes.

The history of the last name Ordenes

The surname ORDENES has its origins in Spain, deriving from the Spanish word "orden," which means "order" or "command." This name likely originated in the 13th or 14th century during the time of the Reconquista, the period when Christian kingdoms pushed to regain control of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

ORDENES may have been originally associated with individuals connected to religious orders, such as the Knights Templar or the Franciscan Order. It's possible that the name was given to someone who belonged to a specific religious order or held a position of authority within an order.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the ORDENES surname can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville, where a document from the late 15th century mentions a certain Juan de Ordenes, a member of the clergy.

In the 16th century, the name ORDENES appeared in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. During this time, a notable figure bearing this surname was Diego de Ordenes, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

In the 17th century, the ORDENES surname was associated with the town of Ordenes in the province of A Coruña, Galicia. It's likely that some individuals adopted the surname based on their place of origin or residence.

In the 18th century, the ORDENES family gained prominence in Madrid, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable individual from this period was Tomás de Ordenes, a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the capital.

Moving into the 19th century, the ORDENES surname spread to Latin American countries, particularly Mexico and Argentina, as a result of Spanish emigration. One notable figure from this time was General Manuel Ordenes, a Mexican military leader who fought in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).

Throughout history, the ORDENES surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, conquistadors, architects, and military leaders, reflecting the diverse origins and meanings associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ordenes

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

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 Ordenes 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.

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

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