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

Orndoff, 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 Orndoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orndoff in America

Orndoff is the 35866th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orndoff surname appeared 626 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 Orndoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orndoff 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 Orndoff

The surname Orndoff is of German origin, tracing its roots to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the German word "orn," which means "place of eagles." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in areas known for their eagle populations or near natural landmarks associated with these majestic birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Orndoff name can be found in the town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria, Germany. These records, dating back to the 14th century, mention a family with the surname "Orndorff," which is a similar spelling variation.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Orndoff was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria. His legacy can be traced through various business transactions and property records from that time period.

During the 17th century, the Orndoff name gained prominence in the region of Franconia, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire. One historical reference mentions a Johann Orndoff, who served as a respected magistrate in the town of Würzburg in the late 1600s.

As the surname spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Orndorff, Orndorfer, and Orndörfer. These variations often reflected local dialects and regional influences.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Friedrich Orndoff gained recognition as a skilled artisan and craftsman in the city of Nuremberg. His intricate woodcarvings and furniture pieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout the region.

Another notable individual bearing the Orndoff name was Johann Wilhelm Orndoff, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics and published several influential works during his lifetime.

As German immigrants began to settle in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas, the Orndoff surname spread across different continents. Despite its geographic dispersion, the name has maintained its German roots and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orndoff

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

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

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