Explore the Family Name Ordiway
The meaning of Ordiway
English: variant of Ordway.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ordiway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ordiway saw an increase in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In the year 2000, it was ranked 42,830th, but by 2010, its rank had risen to 39,717th, marking a change of 7.27%. The total count of individuals carrying the Ordiway surname also increased from 476 in 2000 to 553 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 16.18%. For every 100,000 people, the proportion with this surname slightly rose from 0.18 to 0.19 during this period, which is an increase of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #39,717 | 7.27% |
| Count | 476 | 553 | 16.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ordiway
As for the ethnic identities associated with the surname Ordiway, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with this surname identified as White (94.54% in 2000 to 91.86% in 2010), there was a remarkable increase within the Hispanic community, jumping from 1.68% in 2000 to 5.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased by 48.57%, from 2.10% to 1.08%. Meanwhile, there were slight increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, both at 0.90% in 2010, while no Ordiways identified as Black in either census year. Please note that some data has been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 91.86% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 5.24% | 211.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.08% | -48.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |