Find out how popular the last name Oborn is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Oborn.

Oborn, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Oborn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oborn in America

Oborn is the 50196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oborn surname appeared 417 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Oborn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oborn to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Oborn

The surname Oborn has its origins in England, likely emerging in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from a place name, potentially related to the Old English words "ofer" meaning "river bank" and "burna" meaning "stream." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location near a river or stream bank.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a Roger Oburne is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279 also contain a reference to a Thomas de Obburn, indicating the name's presence in different parts of England during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, records show an Edward Oborne born in Wiltshire in 1545, further solidifying the name's English roots. The parish records of Harwell, Berkshire, also mention a John Oborn who was married in 1578.

Notable individuals with the surname Oborn include Samuel Oborn (1714-1782), a British clergyman and author who published several religious works. Another significant figure was William Oborn (1786-1859), a British architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

Moving into the 19th century, James Oborn (1815-1895) was a prominent English landscape painter known for his depictions of rural scenes. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious venues during his lifetime.

In the field of science, George Oborn (1808-1882) was a British botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and cultivation techniques.

Another notable individual was Charles Oborn (1846-1923), an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Hampshire County Cricket Club in the late 19th century, participating in several notable matches.

While the surname Oborn is not among the most common in England, it has a long and rich history, with records spanning several centuries and individuals making valuable contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oborn

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Oborn.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Oborn was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Oborn has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Oborn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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