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

Omran, 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 Omran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omran in America

Omran is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omran surname appeared 386 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 Omran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omran 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 Omran

The surname OMRAN originates from the Arabic language and is found primarily in countries with significant Muslim populations, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'imran,' which means 'to flourish' or 'to prosper.'

The earliest recorded use of the name OMRAN can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals or families who were involved in agricultural or horticultural activities, reflecting their association with prosperity and growth.

In the 10th century, the name OMRAN appeared in several historical documents and manuscripts, including the works of renowned Arabic scholars and writers. One notable example is the writings of Al-Omrani, a prominent scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) who lived during the 10th and 11th centuries.

The name OMRAN has also been found in various place names throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, the city of Omran in Yemen, which dates back to the 7th century, is believed to have been named after an individual or family with the surname OMRAN.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname OMRAN. One example is Abdel Rahman Omran (1927-2018), an Egyptian architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the field of urban development in the Middle East. Another notable figure is Adnan Omran (born 1942), a Syrian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for Syria from 2012 to 2020.

Other individuals with the surname OMRAN include:

1. Fouad Omran (1924-1997), an Egyptian writer and journalist.
2. Nizar Omran (born 1951), a Syrian artist and sculptor.
3. Samir Omran (born 1958), a Jordanian businessman and entrepreneur.
4. Fatima Omran (born 1965), a Moroccan novelist and literary critic.
5. Khalil Omran (1938-2011), a Palestinian politician and activist.

The surname OMRAN has undergone various spellings and variations over time, influenced by regional dialects and linguistic influences. Some of these variations include Omrani, Umran, and Imran, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omran

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

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

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