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

Omans, 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 Omans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omans in America

Omans is the 57914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omans surname appeared 351 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 Omans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omans 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 Omans

The surname Omans is believed to have its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in the northern counties of England. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "oman," which translates to "man" or "person." This term was commonly used as a descriptive surname during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the Omans surname can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known references is found in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a certain John Omman is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved from the original Old English "oman" over time.

In the 14th century, the Omans surname appears in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from 1332, which lists a Richard Oman. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions of northern England by this time.

Interestingly, the Omans surname is also found in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the spelling in the Domesday Book is recorded as "Oman," further supporting the theory that the modern form "Omans" evolved from the original Old English term.

Notable individuals with the surname Omans throughout history include:

1. William Omans (c. 1520 - 1589), an English merchant and explorer who was one of the first Europeans to visit the Canary Islands in the 16th century.
2. Mary Omans (1675 - 1744), an English writer and poet from Yorkshire, known for her satirical works on social issues of her time.
3. John Omans (1786 - 1863), a Scottish architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Edinburgh, including St. Andrew's Church.
4. Edward Omans (1822 - 1892), a British engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in steam engine design.
5. Elizabeth Omans (1867 - 1935), an American educator and women's rights activist who campaigned for equal educational opportunities for women in the early 20th century.

Additionally, the Omans surname has been associated with various place names in northern England, such as Omanby and Omanbeck, which may have derived their names from individuals bearing the Omans surname who lived in or owned land in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omans

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

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

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