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

Ridoré, 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 Ridoré surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ridoré in America

Ridoré is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ridoré surname appeared 281 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 Ridoré.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ridoré 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 Ridoré

The surname RIDORE has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the areas around the city of Milan. The name can be traced back to the early 13th century, and it is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ridore," which means "to laugh" or "to laugh heartily."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RIDORE can be found in a manuscript dated 1248, which mentions a certain Giacomo RIDORE, a wealthy merchant from the city of Milan. This document suggests that the RIDORE family had already established itself as a prominent and influential clan in the region by that time.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the RIDORE name appears in various historical records and documents, often associated with members of the nobility or the merchant class. In the 14th century, a noble family bearing the name RIDORE is mentioned in the records of the city of Pavia, located not far from Milan.

During the Renaissance period, the RIDORE name gained further prominence with the rise of several notable figures. One of the most renowned was Giovanni RIDORE (1458-1524), a celebrated painter and architect who worked extensively in the city of Milan and its surrounding areas. His works, which include several churches and public buildings, are still considered architectural marvels today.

Another prominent figure from the RIDORE family was Lucrezia RIDORE (1520-1592), a renowned poet and scholar who was highly regarded in the literary circles of her time. Her collection of sonnets and lyrical poems, published in 1567, is considered a significant contribution to the Italian literary canon.

In the 17th century, the RIDORE name was carried to various parts of Europe by merchants and travelers. One notable example is Matteo RIDORE (1612-1678), a wealthy Milanese merchant who settled in Amsterdam and established a successful trading company that dealt in spices and luxury goods from the East Indies.

Throughout the centuries, the RIDORE name has been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Ridori, Ridoro, and Ridorri. These variations can be found in historical documents and records from different regions of Italy, reflecting the mobility and spread of the RIDORE family over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ridoré

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

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

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