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

Orina, 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 Orina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orina in America

Orina is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orina surname appeared 116 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 Orina.

The history of the last name Orina

The surname Orina has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "orinus," meaning "of or from Orino," a small town in the province of Varese, Lombardy. The name may also have connections to the ancient Roman family name "Orinus," though records are scarce.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Orina can be found in a legal document from the city of Milan, dated 1276, which mentions a certain "Petrus Orina" as a witness. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the Orina family appears to have spread to other parts of northern Italy, with records showing individuals bearing the name in cities such as Genoa and Verona. Some historical documents from this period also refer to the variant spelling "Orino," further reinforcing the connection to the town of the same name.

The 15th century saw the rise of a prominent figure named Antonio Orina (c. 1420-1491), a renowned scholar and philosopher from Bologna. His works on logic and metaphysics were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual with the surname Orina was Girolamo Orina (1552-1612), a successful merchant from Venice who is credited with establishing trade routes between the Venetian Republic and the Ottoman Empire. His legacy can be traced through various business records and correspondence from the time.

In the 17th century, the Orina family appears to have expanded their influence, with members holding positions of importance in various Italian cities. For example, records show a Giovanni Battista Orina (1601-1678) serving as a magistrate in the city of Parma.

The 18th century saw the birth of Francesca Orina (1718-1799), a renowned painter from Milan who was celebrated for her stunning portraiture and religious works. Her paintings can be found in numerous churches and galleries across Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the Orina surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields, from the arts and sciences to politics and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orina

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

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 Orina 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.

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

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