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

Omoruyi, 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 Omoruyi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omoruyi in America

Omoruyi is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omoruyi surname appeared 203 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 Omoruyi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omoruyi 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 Omoruyi

The surname "OMORUYI" has its origins in Nigeria, particularly among the Edo people of the southern region. It can be traced back to the 18th century, with the earliest known records dating from the late 1700s.

The name "OMORUYI" is believed to be derived from the Edo language, where "omo" means "child" and "ruyi" is thought to be linked to the word "ruye," which means "to be prosperous" or "to be wealthy." As such, the name "OMORUYI" may have been given to children born into prosperous families or during times of abundance.

While there are no known historical references to the name in ancient manuscripts or records like the Domesday Book, it is possible that variations of the spelling existed in earlier times due to the oral tradition of naming practices in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "OMORUYI" was Osagie Omoruyi, a prominent Edo chief who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his leadership and influence in the region.

Another notable figure was Osaretin Omoruyi, a renowned trader and merchant who lived in the early 19th century and played a significant role in facilitating trade between the Edo people and neighboring communities.

In the 20th century, Eghosa Omoruyi was a respected educator and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Edo people. He was born in 1920 and passed away in 2005.

Osawaru Omoruyi, born in 1945, was a respected politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Nigerian parliament and later as an ambassador for his country.

Another prominent individual with the surname "OMORUYI" was Osarumwense Omoruyi, a renowned artist and sculptor who was born in 1960 and gained international recognition for his works celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Edo people.

While the name "OMORUYI" is primarily associated with the Edo people of Nigeria, it is possible that variations of the name may have spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, though the specific details of such instances are not widely documented in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omoruyi

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

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

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