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

Orebaugh, 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 Orebaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orebaugh in America

Orebaugh is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orebaugh surname appeared 537 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 Orebaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orebaugh 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 Orebaugh

The surname Orebaugh is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the Old German words "aur" meaning "river" and "bach" meaning "stream." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orebaugh can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to 1587. In these records, a certain Hans Orebaugh is mentioned as a landowner and prominent citizen. Additionally, the name appears in the parish records of the town of Augsburg in 1602, where a family by the name of Orebaugh is listed as residents.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, many individuals bearing the surname Orebaugh emigrated from Germany to various parts of Europe and North America. One notable figure was Johann Orebaugh (1712-1786), a skilled cabinetmaker who settled in Pennsylvania and became renowned for his intricate woodwork.

In the 19th century, the name Orebaugh gained recognition in the field of academia. Wilhelm Orebaugh (1831-1901) was a respected German philosopher and author who published several influential works on ethics and metaphysics. His contemporary, Anna Orebaugh (1842-1912), was a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Bavaria.

Another prominent individual with the surname Orebaugh was Friedrich Orebaugh (1876-1944), a German-American engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early aviation technology. His innovative designs and contributions to aerodynamics paved the way for advancements in aircraft design.

The Orebaugh name has also been associated with various artistic and cultural pursuits. Heinrich Orebaugh (1893-1972) was a renowned German painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Elise Orebaugh (1905-1983) was a celebrated dancer and choreographer who helped popularize modern dance in Europe.

While the surname Orebaugh may have originated in a specific region of Germany, it has since spread across the globe, with families bearing this name residing in various countries and contributing to diverse fields of endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orebaugh

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

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

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