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

Oración, 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 Oración surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oración in America

Oración is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oración surname appeared 142 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 Oración.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oración 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 Oración

The surname Oracion originates from the Spanish language and is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "oración," which means "prayer" or "supplication." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was particularly devout or had a connection to religious practices involving prayer.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Oracion can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, including Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia. One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this name was Juan de Oracion, a nobleman from Seville who lived in the late 13th century and was known for his involvement in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim territories from Moorish rule.

In the 14th century, the surname Oracion appeared in several historical records, such as the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Feudal Rights), which documented land ownership and taxation in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that individuals with the surname Oracion held positions of influence and status during this period.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Oracion spread throughout Spain and its territories, including the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this name include:

1. Fray Andrés de Oracion (c. 1480-1550), a Spanish Franciscan friar who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico and served as a missionary in the region.
2. María de Oracion (c. 1560-1635), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works in Seville.
3. Pedro de Oracion y Mendoza (1619-1698), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of New Mexico in the late 17th century.
4. Juana de Oracion (c. 1680-1745), a Spanish painter recognized for her religious works depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary.
5. José María Oracion y Calderón (1786-1853), a Spanish politician and jurist who served as a member of the Supreme Court of Spain during the reign of Isabella II.

Over time, variations of the surname Oracion emerged, including Oraciones, Oracioniz, and Oracionez, reflecting regional linguistic differences and spelling variations. While the name has maintained a presence in Spain and Spanish-speaking communities, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oración

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

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

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