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

Oman, 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 Oman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oman in America

Oman is the 10079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oman surname appeared 3,198 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Oman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oman 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 Oman

The surname Oman has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the region of Oman, a country located in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula. The name likely derives from the Arabic word "Oman," which means "fertile upland." This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived in or came from the Oman region.

The earliest recorded instances of the Oman surname can be traced back to the 12th century. Some historical references to the name include the Oman family, who were prominent landowners in the Oman region during the medieval period. The name also appears in various Arabic manuscripts and records from that time.

One notable individual with the Oman surname was Ahmad bin Said Al-Oman, a 15th-century Omani scholar and poet. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and his works on Islamic theology.

In the 16th century, the Oman surname began to spread beyond the Middle East as traders and travelers from the region ventured to other parts of the world. This led to the establishment of Oman communities in places like India and East Africa.

One example of a notable Oman from this period is Sayyid Said bin Sultan Al-Oman, who ruled the Sultanate of Oman from 1804 to 1856. He played a significant role in establishing Oman's maritime trade and expanding its influence in the region.

Another individual with the Oman surname was Fatima Al-Oman, a 19th-century Omani woman who was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of education for girls in the region.

As the name spread and evolved, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Omani, Omanee, and Omanis. These variations were often influenced by the languages and cultures of the regions where Oman communities settled.

Despite its Middle Eastern origins, the Oman surname can now be found in various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and other regions, reflecting the global reach and influence of the Omani people and their culture throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oman

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

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

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