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

Omen, 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 Omen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omen in America

Omen is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omen surname appeared 104 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 Omen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omen 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 Omen

The surname Omen is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "omen," which means a prophetic sign or portent. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was believed to have the ability to interpret omens or signs.

Records show that the name Omen first appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was William Omen, who held lands in Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, the name was also found in various forms, such as Omene, Omyn, and Omman. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations or personal characteristics. The name Omen may have been given to someone who was skilled in interpreting omens or signs, perhaps a soothsayer or a wise person in the community.

One notable bearer of the name was John Omen, who lived in the 15th century and was a prominent merchant in the city of Bristol. He was involved in the wool trade and played an essential role in the city's economic prosperity.

Another historically significant figure was Sir Robert Omen, who served as a military commander during the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century. He fought for the Yorkist cause and was recognized for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, the name was found in various areas of England, including Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable bearer from this period was William Omen, a landowner in Oxfordshire who was recorded in the parish records of the time.

Moving into the 17th century, the name Omen was also found in Scotland, where it is believed to have been introduced by English settlers. One notable Scottish bearer was Alexander Omen, who was a merchant and landowner in Edinburgh.

In the 18th century, the name continued to be found in various parts of England and Scotland. One notable bearer from this period was John Omen, a renowned clockmaker from London who was known for his intricate and precise timepieces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omen

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

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

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