Explore the Family Name Orefice
The meaning of Orefice
Italian (southern): occupational name for a goldsmith and, by extension, a jeweler orefice, from Latin aurifex, genitive aurificis. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Corrado, Antonio, Attilio, Carmine, Ettore, Franco, Giuseppe, Italo, Sal, Santo.
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How common is the last name Orefice in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Orefice saw a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,929 in popularity with 710 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 32,438 with only one less count of 709, showing a minor decline of 0.14 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69 percent from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #32,438 | -4.88% |
| Count | 710 | 709 | -0.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orefice
The same census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity linked to the Orefice surname. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those with an Asian/Pacific Islander background bearing the surname remained steady at 0.99 percent. The proportion identifying as two or more races saw a decline of nearly a quarter (24.78 percent), while those identifying as White also saw a smaller drop of 0.89 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased slightly by 4.63 percent. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 94.22% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 3.39% | 4.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0.85% | -24.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |