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

Orlino, 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 Orlino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orlino in America

Orlino is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orlino surname appeared 130 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 Orlino.

The history of the last name Orlino

The surname Orlino has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "orlo," which means "edge" or "rim," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near the edge of a town or village.

One of the earliest mentions of the name Orlino can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Siena, where a certain Guido Orlino was recorded as a landowner. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various records from the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. One notable individual was Pietro Orlino, a renowned sculptor from Padua, who lived from 1435 to 1505. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

The 16th century saw the name spread to other parts of Italy, including the Marche region. In a 1560 census record from the town of Macerata, several families with the surname Orlino were listed as residents.

By the 17th century, the name had also made its way to the island of Sicily. One of the most famous individuals bearing this surname was Antonio Orlino, a Sicilian philosopher and writer who lived from 1610 to 1680. His works on ethics and political theory were widely read during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name Orlino appeared in records from the city of Naples, where a family of artisans and craftsmen bore this surname. Notably, Gennaro Orlino (1725-1798) was a renowned woodcarver whose intricate works adorned many churches and noble residences in the city.

Throughout the 19th century, individuals with the surname Orlino continued to make their mark in various fields. One such figure was Giuseppe Orlino (1820-1892), a lawyer and politician from Calabria who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the early years of the unified Italian state.

Despite its Italian origins, the surname Orlino has also been found in other parts of Europe, possibly due to migration and intermarriage. However, the rich history of this name remains firmly rooted in the various regions of Italy, where it has been present for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orlino

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

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

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