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

Ordogne, 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 Ordogne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ordogne in America

Ordogne is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ordogne surname appeared 117 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 Ordogne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ordogne 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 Ordogne

The surname Ordogne originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "ordogne," which means "filthy" or "covered in mud." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who had a dirty or unkempt appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ordogne can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Ordogne" in this historical document, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname were among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Robert Ordogne was mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Fécamp in Normandy. This abbey was a prominent religious institution during the medieval period, and the inclusion of Robert Ordogne's name in its records indicates that he may have been a benefactor or had some association with the abbey.

During the 13th century, a family with the surname Ordogne held lands in the village of Broglie, near the town of Bernay in Normandy. This family is mentioned in the local parish records, suggesting their influence and presence in the region.

In the 14th century, a knight named Renaud Ordogne fought alongside the French forces during the Hundred Years' War against England. His bravery and loyalty to the French crown were documented in contemporary chronicles, cementing his place in the historical records.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Ordogne was Jean Ordogne, a successful merchant who lived in the city of Rouen in the 15th century. He was involved in the thriving textile trade and became a respected member of the local merchant guild, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

While the surname Ordogne is not as common today, its rich history reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who carried it throughout the centuries, from humble beginnings as a nickname to the ranks of nobility and influential merchants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ordogne

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

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

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