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

Ordoyne, 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 Ordoyne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ordoyne in America

Ordoyne is the 28525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ordoyne surname appeared 836 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 Ordoyne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ordoyne 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 Ordoyne

The surname ORDOYNE originates from the Normandy region of northern France, tracing its roots back to the 11th century. It is believed to derive from the Old French words "orde" and "oyne," which translate to "dirty" and "duck," respectively. This combination likely referred to a person who worked with or kept ducks, possibly in less-than-pristine conditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ORDOYNE surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to document landholdings across England. The entry mentions a William ORDOYNE residing in the village of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Raoul ORDOYNE (1215-1289) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen, Normandy. His family's wealth and influence helped establish the name's presence in the region.

During the 14th century, the ORDOYNE surname gained further recognition when Jean ORDOYNE (1320-1387) served as a trusted advisor to King Charles V of France. His contributions to the royal court and his diplomatic skills earned him substantial landholdings and titles.

In the late 15th century, the ORDOYNE family established a presence in England, with records showing a Thomas ORDOYNE (1470-1528) as a prosperous wool merchant in the city of York. His business dealings and wealth allowed him to purchase several properties in the area.

Another notable figure bearing the ORDOYNE name was Marie ORDOYNE (1585-1647), a renowned scholar and educator from the Champagne region of France. Her pioneering work in establishing schools for girls and her advocacy for women's education earned her widespread respect and recognition.

Throughout its history, the ORDOYNE surname has undergone various spelling variations, including ORDOYN, ORDOIN, and ORDOINE, reflecting regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ordoyne

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

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

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