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

Oronia, 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 Oronia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oronia in America

Oronia is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oronia surname appeared 365 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 Oronia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oronia 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 Oronia

The surname Oronia is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period, likely derived from a placename or location within the region. It may be linked to the town of Orona, located in the province of Novara, Piedmont. Alternatively, it could stem from the Latin word "oronia," meaning "east wind" or "easterly direction," potentially indicating the name's association with a geographic feature or settlement oriented toward the east.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Oronia name can be found in the 14th-century chronicles of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni Oronia is mentioned as a participant in trade negotiations with the Republic of Venice. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence within the mercantile circles of northern Italy by that time.

In the 15th century, historical records from the Papal States reference a noble family bearing the Oronia name, with members holding various ecclesiastical and administrative positions within the Catholic Church. Notably, Cardinal Giacomo Oronia (1432-1508) was a prominent figure during the Renaissance, serving as a diplomat and advisor to several popes.

During the 16th century, the Oronia name appeared in the annals of the Republic of Florence, where a renowned painter, Antonio Oronia (1520-1589), gained recognition for his contributions to the Florentine school of art. His works can still be found in various galleries and churches throughout Tuscany.

In the 17th century, a military officer named Vittorio Oronia (1632-1701) gained fame for his service in the Venetian army during the Cretan War against the Ottoman Empire. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him numerous accolades and commendations.

Another notable figure from the 18th century was the philosopher and theologian, Girolamo Oronia (1745-1821), whose writings on ethics and moral philosophy influenced intellectual discourse in his time, particularly within the Catholic Church.

While the origins of the Oronia surname can be traced back to medieval Italy, its geographical spread and variations in spelling suggest that it has since been adopted in other regions and cultures over the centuries, contributing to the rich tapestry of surnames found around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oronia

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

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

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