Explore the Family Name Orsi
The meaning of Orsi
1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Orso. 2. Italianized form of Slovenian Uršič or Croatian Uršić and Ursić (see Ursic). Compare Ursini 2. 3. Possibly also Hungarian (Örsi): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Örs in Hungary. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Mario, Aldo, Evo, Levio, Adriano, Armando, Federico, Florio, Gaetano, Gennaro, Geno, Giuseppe, Oreste, Oriano, Renato. Spanish Agueda, Alejandro, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Orsi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Orsi has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank moving from 22,753 to 23,185, a change of -1.9%. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of people with the surname Orsi actually increased by 4.46%, from 1,053 to 1,100. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k population decreased by -5.13% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,753 | #23,185 | -1.9% |
| Count | 1,053 | 1,100 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orsi
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Orsi between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.68% to 91.64%. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic category, with the figure climbing from 3.61% to 5.55%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, jumping from 1.04% to 1.36%. Additionally, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black for the first time in 2010, though these categories remained relatively small. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00% through both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.68% | 91.64% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 5.55% | 53.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.36% | 30.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |