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

Ortado, 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 Ortado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ortado in America

Ortado is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ortado surname appeared 146 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 Ortado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ortado 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 Ortado

The surname ORTADO has its origins in the Spanish language, with roots tracing back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "hortado," which translates to "gardener" or "horticulturist." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.

During the 14th century, records indicate the presence of individuals with the surname ORTADO in the region of Andalusia, located in southern Spain. This area was known for its fertile lands and agricultural traditions, further reinforcing the connection between the name and horticultural pursuits.

One of the earliest documented references to the ORTADO surname can be found in the historical archives of the city of Seville, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a certain Juan ORTADO, a respected horticulturist who was renowned for his expertise in cultivating citrus fruits and olives.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe, the ORTADO name traveled to the New World, particularly to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Pedro ORTADO, born in 1521, established himself as a successful farmer and landowner in the region of Nueva España (present-day Mexico).

In the 17th century, the ORTADO surname gained recognition in the field of botany. Juan Antonio ORTADO, born in 1632 in Madrid, was a botanist and author whose work contributed significantly to the understanding of the flora and fauna of the Spanish territories in the Americas.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named María ORTADO, born in 1715 in Seville, gained recognition as a skilled landscape architect. Her designs for lush gardens and ornamental spaces adorned the residences of Spanish nobility and aristocracy.

In the 19th century, the ORTADO surname gained prominence in the field of horticulture once again. Alejandro ORTADO, born in 1803 in Barcelona, was a renowned horticulturist and author who published several influential works on the cultivation of Mediterranean fruits and vegetables.

The name ORTADO has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout Spain and its former colonies. For instance, there are records of a small village named Ortado in the province of Jaén, Andalusia, which may have derived its name from the presence of ORTADO families in the area.

While the surname ORTADO is not among the most common in Spanish-speaking countries, it has left an enduring legacy that reflects the rich agricultural and horticultural traditions of the Iberian Peninsula and its colonial territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ortado

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

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

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