2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Opyd
An English surname representing a variant spelling of Abbott.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Opyd. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Opyd 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Opyd in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Opyd, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Opyd
The surname OPYD is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Poland and Ukraine during the late 15th century. It is derived from the Old Slavic word "opyd", which referred to a type of agricultural tool used for tilling the soil. The name was likely initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who worked in the fields or was skilled in using this particular implement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OPYD can be found in a registry of land ownership from the town of Lviv, dated 1492. The document lists a certain Grzegorz OPYD as the owner of a small parcel of farmland. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period and may have been associated with individuals involved in agricultural pursuits.
In the 16th century, the OPYD surname appears to have spread to other parts of Eastern Europe, with mentions of individuals bearing the name found in historical records from various cities and villages across present-day Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus. For instance, a church registry from the town of Sandomierz, dated 1562, lists the baptism of a child named Jan, son of Maciej OPYD.
During the 17th century, the OPYD surname gained prominence in the region, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Andrzej OPYD (1618-1678), a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Krakow. Another was Katarzyna OPYD (1642-1701), a renowned herbalist and midwife who practiced in the city of Lublin.
In the 18th century, the OPYD surname continued to be found across Eastern Europe, with records indicating that individuals bearing the name were engaged in various professions, including farming, artisanry, and even military service. For example, historical documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth mention a certain Tomasz OPYD (1725-1792), who served as a cavalry officer during the reign of King Stanisław August Poniatowski.
As the 19th century dawned, the OPYD surname began to spread beyond its traditional heartland, with individuals bearing the name migrating to other parts of Europe and even further afield. One notable figure from this era was Józef OPYD (1810-1888), a Polish-born engineer who played a key role in the construction of several railroads in the Russian Empire.
Throughout its long history, the surname OPYD has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields, including academia, medicine, military service, and engineering. While its origins can be traced back to the agricultural communities of Eastern Europe, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark on the societies they have lived in.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Opyd
Among Census respondents with the surname Opyd, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Opyd 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 Opyd surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 98
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Opyd
Opyd appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,839 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Up 5,839 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 Opyd 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 | #156,044 | #150,205 | 3.7% |
| Count | 104 | 109 | 4.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Opyd bearers went from 104 to 109 (+4.8% change). The surname moved up 5,839 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,205.
FAQ
Opyd surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Opyd?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Opyd. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Opyd?
Opyd ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Opyd. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Opyd.
Has Opyd become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Opyd went from 104 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 5 (+4.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Opyd?
Among Census respondents with the surname Opyd, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Black (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Opyd in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Opyd appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Black (2.8%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Opyd (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 Opyd mean?
An English surname representing a variant spelling of Abbott. 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 Opyd (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 people have the surname Opyd?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.