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

Ordinario, 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 Ordinario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ordinario in America

Ordinario is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ordinario surname appeared 253 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 Ordinario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ordinario 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 Ordinario

The surname Ordinario has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ordinario," which means "ordinary" or "regular." The name likely referred to a person who held an ordinary or regular job or position.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Ordinario can be found in the records of the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Ordinario was mentioned in a document dated 1372. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 15th century, the surname Ordinario appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. For instance, a family by the name of Ordinario is recorded as having lived in the town of Perugia in the late 1400s.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the Ordinario family gained recognition in various fields. One notable figure was Cristoforo Ordinario (1482-1554), a renowned painter from Siena who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Tuscany.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ordinario was Girolamo Ordinario (1520-1588), a scholar and philosopher from Perugia. He taught at various universities in Italy and authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics.

In the 17th century, the Ordinario family had established itself in the city of Naples, where they played a significant role in the local government and commerce. One member, Francesco Ordinario (1612-1679), served as a magistrate and was respected for his fair and impartial judgments.

The name Ordinario also appeared in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that some members of the family may have migrated or settled in different regions. For example, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Ordinario in Spain and Portugal during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname has remained relatively consistent, with variations such as Ordinaro and Ordinari being used in some cases. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained tied to its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ordinario

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

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

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