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

Omana, 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 Omana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omana in America

Omana is the 36970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omana surname appeared 604 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 Omana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omana 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 Omana

The surname Omana is believed to have originated from the Tamil language spoken in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The name can be traced back to the 6th century CE, when it was mentioned in ancient Tamil literary works. It is derived from the Tamil word "Oman," which means "prosperity" or "wealth."

Omana is thought to have been a title or honorific bestowed upon individuals who were successful merchants or landowners. In those times, surnames were often associated with one's profession, social status, or place of origin. The earliest known record of the name appears in a copper plate inscription from the Pandyan Kingdom, dated around 550 CE.

During the medieval period, the Omana surname was prevalent among the Tamil trading communities, particularly in the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. These traders were involved in maritime trade and commerce, establishing their presence across various parts of the Indian subcontinent and beyond.

One notable individual bearing the Omana surname was Omana Nambiar, a renowned Tamil poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. His literary works, such as the "Omana Maalai," have become revered classics in Tamil literature.

Another prominent figure was Omana Kuttan Nair, a 19th-century Malayalam playwright and social reformer from the Indian state of Kerala. His works addressed social issues and advocated for the upliftment of marginalized communities.

In the 20th century, Omana Krishnan, born in 1925, was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She played a significant role in popularizing and preserving the Mohiniyattam dance form, which originated in Kerala.

Omana Kuttappan, born in 1927, was a celebrated Malayalam writer and novelist who explored themes of social injustice and women's struggles in her literary works. Her debut novel, "Pathummayude Aadu," is considered a masterpiece in Malayalam literature.

Another notable figure was Omana Kunjan, a prominent Indian social activist and environmentalist born in 1935. She was instrumental in leading various environmental and women's rights movements in Kerala.

While the Omana surname has its roots in Tamil Nadu, it has spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora. The name continues to carry a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omana

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

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

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