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

Ofray, 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 Ofray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ofray in America

Ofray is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ofray surname appeared 162 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 Ofray.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ofray 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 Ofray

The surname OFRAY has its origins in the country of England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ofer" meaning "over" and "ræd" meaning "road" or "path," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or along a particular road or pathway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OFRAY appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions an individual named Alured de Ofray, who held land in the county of Essex.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records and documents with variations in spelling, such as Overay, Offray, and Overay. These variations likely arose due to the inconsistencies in spelling conventions and dialects at the time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname OFRAY throughout history include:

1. Sir John Ofray (c. 1320 - 1385), a prominent English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was awarded lands in Normandy for his service.

2. William Ofray (c. 1460 - 1525), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Bristol, known for his philanthropic works and support for the local church.

3. Margaret Ofray (c. 1580 - 1642), a renowned embroiderer whose works were commissioned by members of the English nobility during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.

4. Thomas Ofray (c. 1625 - 1692), a Puritan minister and author who wrote extensively on religious matters and was influential in the New England colonies.

5. Elizabeth Ofray (c. 1710 - 1782), a prominent figure in the early days of the American Revolution, known for her advocacy for women's rights and her support for the patriot cause.

The surname OFRAY has also been associated with various place names, such as Offray Manor in Oxfordshire and Offray Hill in Gloucestershire, further reinforcing its connection to geographical locations and landmarks.

While the OFRAY surname may not be as common today as it was in past centuries, its rich history and etymological roots provide insights into the lives and experiences of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ofray

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

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 Ofray 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 Ofray 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 Ofray was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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