2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Orrante
An Italian surname derived from the Spanish word "andorrante" meaning wanderer or nomad.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Orrante. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Orrante surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Orrante in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Orrante, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.6%. The next largest groups are White (6.6%) and Black (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Orrante
The surname Orrante originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "orrante," which means "wandering" or "roaming." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who traveled extensively or led a nomadic lifestyle.
The earliest known instances of the Orrante surname can be found in historical records from the regions of Campania and Basilicata in southern Italy. In particular, the name appears in several medieval manuscripts and documents from the city of Salerno, indicating that it may have been more prevalent in that area during the Middle Ages.
One notable historical figure bearing the Orrante surname was Pietro Orrante, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in Salerno during the 12th century. His contributions to the field of medicine and his writings on various medical topics earned him recognition throughout the Italian peninsula and beyond.
Another prominent individual with the Orrante name was Giovanni Orrante, a skilled artisan and metalworker from Naples who lived in the 15th century. His intricate metalwork and ornate designs adorned many churches and noble residences throughout the region, showcasing his remarkable craftsmanship.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Orrante family settled in the town of Amalfi, along the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Among them was Bartolomeo Orrante, a respected merchant and shipowner who established a thriving maritime trade business, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.
During the 17th century, the Orrante name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Girolamo Orrante, a celebrated poet and playwright from Salerno. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him widespread acclaim and a place among the esteemed writers of his time.
Another notable figure was Lucrezia Orrante, a courageous woman from Naples who lived in the late 18th century. She played a pivotal role in the Neapolitan Republic of 1799, advocating for republican ideals and participating in the struggle for independence from the Kingdom of Naples.
While the Orrante surname may have originated in southern Italy, its reach extended beyond those regions as families bearing the name migrated and settled in other parts of the country and beyond over the centuries. Despite its varied geographical distribution, the name has maintained its connection to its Italian roots and the rich cultural heritage associated with it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Orrante
Among Census respondents with the surname Orrante, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.6%. The next largest groups are White (6.6%) and Black (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Orrante bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Orrante surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino90.6% · 96
- White6.6% · 7
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Orrante
Orrante appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,705 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 3,705 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Orrante surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #152,339 | 2.4% |
| Count | 104 | 106 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Orrante bearers went from 104 to 106 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 3,705 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #152,339.
FAQ
Orrante surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Orrante?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Orrante. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Orrante?
Orrante ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Orrante. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Orrante.
Has Orrante become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Orrante went from 104 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Orrante?
Among Census respondents with the surname Orrante, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 90.6%. The next largest groups are White (6.6%) and Black (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Orrante in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Orrante appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (90.6%), White (6.6%), Black (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Orrante (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Orrante mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Spanish word "andorrante" meaning wanderer or nomad. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Orrante (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Orrante?
See how many people have the last name Orrante on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.