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

O'Hora, 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 O'Hora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of O'Hora in America

O'Hora is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The O'Hora surname appeared 348 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 O'Hora.

We can also compare 2010 data for O'Hora 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 O'Hora

The surname OHORA is believed to have originated in Ireland, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Irish Gaelic words "O'hOra," which translates to "descendant of Odhar," with "Odhar" meaning "pale" or "dun-colored."

OHORA is considered a variant spelling of the more common Irish surname O'Hara. The name can be traced back to County Sligo in the northwestern region of Ireland, where the O'Hara clan held significant power and influence during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OHORA appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In an entry dated 1235, it mentions a certain "Aodh O'Hara" as a notable figure in County Sligo.

During the 16th century, the OHORA surname gained prominence when a member of the family, Fergal Og OHORA, was appointed as the Chief of the Name by the Lord Deputy of Ireland in 1585. This official recognition solidified the family's status and authority within their territory.

In the 17th century, the OHORA clan played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars, aligning themselves with the Catholic Confederation against the English Parliamentarian forces. A notable figure from this period was Patrick OHORA, who served as a captain in the Confederate army.

Another prominent individual bearing the OHORA surname was Terence OHORA, born in 1670, who was a renowned scholar and poet. He is best known for his work "The Poetical Works of Terence OHORA," which was published in 1712 and celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Ireland.

In more recent history, the OHORA name has been associated with various notable figures, including:

1. Kathleen OHORA (1876-1954), an Irish-American actress and playwright known for her contributions to the theater in the early 20th century.
2. Michael OHORA (1888-1967), an Irish-born American author and journalist who wrote extensively about Irish culture and history.
3. Bridget OHORA (1920-2002), an Irish-American philanthropist and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Seamus OHORA (1935-2018), an acclaimed Irish poet and literary critic, recipient of the prestigious Lannan Literary Award for Poetry in 1997.
5. Niamh OHORA (born 1978), a contemporary Irish artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings and multimedia installations.

While the OHORA surname may have evolved over time and experienced variations in spelling, it remains deeply rooted in Irish heritage and continues to be a source of pride for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name O'Hora

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname O'Hora.

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 O'Hora 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 O'Hora 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 O'Hora was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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