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

Orama, 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 Orama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orama in America

Orama is the 35057th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orama surname appeared 643 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 Orama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orama 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 Orama

The surname ORAMA has its origins in Greece, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "orama," which means "vision" or "sight." The name was initially associated with individuals who had exceptional eyesight or worked in professions related to vision or optics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ORAMA surname can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the island of Crete. This document mentions a family named ORAMA residing in the city of Chania. It is speculated that this family may have been involved in the production of lenses or eyeglasses, which were becoming increasingly popular during that time.

In the 17th century, the ORAMA surname appeared in various records from the Greek mainland, particularly in the regions of Epirus and Macedonia. These records suggest that the name had spread from its initial roots in Crete and was now associated with families across different parts of Greece.

During the 18th century, a notable individual named Konstantinos ORAMA (1720-1795) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Athens and other Greek cities. His contributions to the field of architecture helped establish the ORAMA name as one associated with craftsmanship and skill.

Another prominent figure with the ORAMA surname was Georgios ORAMA (1850-1923), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for a brief period in the early 20th century. His influence and reputation within political circles further solidified the ORAMA name's association with leadership and public service.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the ORAMA surname began to appear in various parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to Greek migration and diaspora. For example, there are records of an ORAMA family settling in New York City in the 1890s, where they established a successful business in the optical industry.

Throughout its history, the ORAMA surname has been associated with themes of vision, craftsmanship, and leadership. While its origins can be traced back to Greece, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark in various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orama

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

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

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