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

Orsillo, 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 Orsillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orsillo in America

Orsillo is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orsillo surname appeared 229 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 Orsillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orsillo 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 Orsillo

The surname Orsillo is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the areas around Florence and Siena.

The name Orsillo is a diminutive form of the Italian word 'orso,' which translates to 'bear.' It is likely that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who possessed bear-like physical characteristics or temperaments. Alternatively, it may have been a nickname for someone who worked with bears or lived in an area where bears were prevalent.

Historical records indicate that the Orsillo surname can be found in various documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable mention is in the Florentine archives, where a certain Bernardo Orsillo is listed as a merchant and landowner in the year 1376.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Siena, with the birth of Lorenzo Orsillo in 1529. Lorenzo was a respected artisan and craftsman, known for his intricate metalwork and jewelry designs.

As the Orsillo family expanded and migrated throughout Italy, they established a presence in other regions, such as Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. One famous bearer of the name was Giacomo Orsillo (1690-1768), a renowned artist and fresco painter from Parma, whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces across northern Italy.

Another noteworthy individual was Agostino Orsillo (1801-1878), a prominent writer and philosopher from Naples. His literary works explored themes of ethics, morality, and the human condition, earning him recognition among the intellectual circles of his time.

During the late 19th century, the Orsillo surname gained international recognition with the birth of Antonio Orsillo (1865-1942), a celebrated opera singer from Milan. His powerful tenor voice and captivating performances on stages across Europe and North America earned him widespread acclaim.

As families bearing the Orsillo name immigrated to other parts of the world, the surname became more dispersed. One notable figure was Maria Orsillo (1901-1988), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who dedicated her life to establishing educational opportunities for underprivileged children in Argentina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orsillo

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

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

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