Explore the Family Name Onorato

The meaning of Onorato

Italian (southern): from the personal name Onorato, from Latin Honoratus ‘honoured, worthy of respect’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Luigi, Sal, Salvatore, Antonio, Domenico, Donato, Geno, Gilda, Giovanni, Pasquale.

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How common is the last name Onorato in the United States?

Popularity: According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Onorato ranked 14,871 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 15,328 by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.07%. In terms of raw numbers, however, the count of individuals with this last name rose from 1,827 in 2000 to 1,913 in 2010, an increase of 4.71%. However, when looking at the data proportionally per 100k people, the prevalence of the surname decreased by 4.41% during the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#14,871#15,328-3.07%
Count1,8271,9134.71%
Proportion per 100k0.680.65-4.41%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Onorato

Ethnicity: The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnicity tied most strongly with the Onorato surname is White, making up 93.10% of those identified in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 90.64% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with this surname saw significant growth, increasing by 57.54% from 4.71% in 2000 to 7.42% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander segment also increased slightly from 0.60% to 0.63%. Those identifying as having two or more races decreased from 1.37% to 1.10%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals found with this surname in either year.

20002010Change
White93.1%90.64%-2.64%
Hispanic4.71%7.42%57.54%
Two or More Races1.37%1.1%-19.71%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.6%0.63%5%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%