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

Ordoñes, 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 Ordoñes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ordoñes in America

Ordoñes is the 29171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ordoñes surname appeared 812 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 Ordoñes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ordoñes 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 Ordoñes

The surname Ordones finds its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 10th and 13th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "orden," meaning "order" or "arrangement," possibly referring to a person's occupation or association with a religious or military order.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ordones surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This manuscript contains references to individuals bearing the name Ordones or variations thereof.

In the 14th century, the Ordones surname appeared in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This work includes references to various locations and individuals associated with hunting, including those with the surname Ordones.

During the 15th century, the name Ordones can be found in the records of the Inquisition in Spain, suggesting that individuals with this surname were subject to the religious persecution of the time.

One notable figure bearing the Ordones surname was Diego Ordones, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, Juan de Ordones was a Spanish soldier and adventurer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent individual with the Ordones surname was María de Ordones, a Spanish nun and writer who lived in the 17th century. She authored several religious works and was known for her piety and literary talents.

During the 18th century, Pedro Ordones was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army and participated in various campaigns and battles.

In the 19th century, Manuel Ordones was a Spanish painter and artist who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraiture.

While the surname Ordones is primarily associated with Spain and Portugal, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonial expansion. However, it remains rooted in its Iberian origins, carrying a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ordoñes

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

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

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