2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Omera
An Italian surname derived from the place name Omero, possibly related to the Greek name Homer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Omera. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Omera surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Omera in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Omera, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Omera
The surname OMERA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian town of Omero, located in the region of Abruzzo. The name itself is derived from the Latin term "Homerus," which was used to refer to the ancient Greek poet Homer.
During the Middle Ages, many Italian families adopted surnames based on their place of origin or residence. The earliest known record of the OMERA surname dates back to 1285, when a certain Giovanni Omera was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Omero.
In the 14th century, the OMERA name appeared in several historical records from the nearby city of L'Aquila. One notable figure was Niccolò Omera, a skilled architect who helped rebuild parts of the city after a devastating earthquake in 1349.
As the centuries passed, the OMERA family spread to other parts of Italy, with some members eventually settling in regions like Tuscany and Lombardy. In the 16th century, a branch of the family established itself in the city of Florence, where they became prominent merchants and bankers.
One of the most famous individuals with the OMERA surname was Girolamo Omera (1525-1592), a renowned Renaissance painter known for his religious works and portraits. His artistic talents were recognized by the Medici family, and he was commissioned to decorate several churches and palaces in Florence.
Another notable figure was Ludovico Omera (1680-1745), a Jesuit priest and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature. He authored several books on classical poetry and philosophy, which were widely read and acclaimed in academic circles.
In the 19th century, the OMERA family produced several successful entrepreneurs and industrialists. One such individual was Alessandro Omera (1822-1895), who founded a textile manufacturing company in Milan that became a leading producer of silk and wool fabrics.
While the OMERA surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, with its roots deeply intertwined with the history and traditions of the Italian people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Omera
Among Census respondents with the surname Omera, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Omera bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Omera surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.6% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.3% · 7
- Two or more races5.4% · 6
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Omera
Omera appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-14 bearers (-11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,614 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.1%) | Down 21,614 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 701 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Omera surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #147,954 | -0.5% |
| Count | 112 | 112 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Omera bearers went from 112 to 112 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 701 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #147,954.
FAQ
Omera surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Omera?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Omera. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Omera?
Omera ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Omera. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Omera.
Has Omera become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Omera went from 112 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Omera?
Among Census respondents with the surname Omera, the largest self-reported group is White at 78.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (6.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Omera in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.6% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Omera appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (78.6%), Hispanic (8.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Omera (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Omera mean?
An Italian surname derived from the place name Omero, possibly related to the Greek name Homer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Omera (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Omera?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.