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

Omori, 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 Omori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omori in America

Omori is the 38484th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omori surname appeared 575 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 Omori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omori 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 Omori

The surname Omori has its origins in Japan, with the earliest records of the name dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word "omori," which means "big village" or "large settlement." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or a descriptive term for a person's place of residence.

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), there are records of the Omori clan, a samurai family from the Kanto region of Japan. This clan played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the time, with several members holding influential positions within the shogunate.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Omori was Omori Yoshitoki (1123-1184), a samurai who served under the Minamoto clan during the Genpei War. He was known for his bravery and loyalty, and his descendants continued to serve as prominent warriors and advisors to the shogunate.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Omori family established themselves as influential landowners and merchants in the Kanto region. Several members of the family were recorded in historical documents, such as the "Edo Bakufu Nikki" (Diary of the Edo Shogunate).

In the 19th century, Omori Masao (1824-1869) was a prominent scholar and educator who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Kaisei Gakko, one of the first modern schools in Japan.

Another notable figure was Omori Furuichi (1868-1923), a seismologist and meteorologist who made significant contributions to the study of earthquakes and weather patterns in Japan. He is renowned for his development of the seismograph and his work in establishing Japan's first seismic observation network.

In the literary world, Omori Kikuko (1904-1986) was a celebrated author and poet who gained recognition for her poignant works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her poetry collection, "Kaze no Shita" (Under the Wind), is considered a masterpiece of modern Japanese literature.

Throughout history, the surname Omori has been associated with various professions, including samurai warriors, scholars, scientists, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omori

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

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

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