Explore the Family Name D’orazio
The meaning of D’orazio
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Orazio, from Latin Horatius (see Horace). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Arduino, Rocco, Carlo, Emidio, Gino, Marco, Marino, Palma, Pasquale, Pio.
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How common is the last name D’orazio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname D’Orazio has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 12,157th and by 2010, it had dropped to the 12,807th position, indicating a change of -5.35%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2350 in 2000 to 2408 in 2010, a growth of 2.47%. The proportion per 100k for this surname also decreased by 5.75% from 0.87 to 0.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,157 | #12,807 | -5.35% |
| Count | 2,350 | 2,408 | 2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.82 | -5.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name D’orazio
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range. In 2000, 96.38% of people with the D’Orazio surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 94.85%. While the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases of 65.12% and 43.46% respectively, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw the greatest increase from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010, representing a change of 74.07%. No individuals with the D’Orazio surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 94.85% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.74% | 43.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.41% | 74.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.71% | 65.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |