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

Ordner, 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 Ordner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ordner in America

Ordner is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ordner surname appeared 294 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 Ordner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ordner 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 Ordner

The surname Ordner originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is derived from the German word "Ordner," which means "orderer" or "arranger." This name was likely given to someone whose occupation involved organizing or arranging things, possibly a clerk or a chamberlain.

The name Ordner can be traced back to various regions in Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Some of the earliest known records of the name appear in church registers and town archives from the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Ordner was Hans Ordner, who was born in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1542. He was a prominent merchant and served as a city councilor.

Another notable figure with this surname was Johann Ordner, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Jena in 1620 and is known for his works on religious philosophy and theology.

In the 18th century, Friedrich Ordner was a respected architect and urban planner in Berlin. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in the city.

The surname Ordner also appears in historical records from Austria and Switzerland, suggesting that it may have spread beyond Germany's borders over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in Austria is that of Michael Ordner, who was born in Vienna in 1712. He was a respected artisan and craftsman, known for his intricate woodcarvings.

In Switzerland, the name can be traced back to the 16th century, with records indicating that a family by the name of Ordner resided in the city of Basel during that time.

While the name Ordner is not as common as some other German surnames, it has persisted throughout history and can be found in various regions where German-speaking populations have settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ordner

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

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

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