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

Oregan, 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 Oregan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oregan in America

Oregan is the 22689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oregan surname appeared 1,130 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 Oregan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oregan 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 Oregan

The surname Oregan is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English words "ora" and "gan," which together mean "the dweller by the shore or bank." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near a body of water, such as a river or coastline.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oregan can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land holdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Oregane" in this historical document.

During the Middle Ages, the name evolved into various spellings, including "Origan," "Orygon," and "Orygan." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes who recorded the name.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Oregan was Sir John Oregan, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1320 and gained recognition for his bravery and military prowess on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the surname Oregan was William Oregan, a merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He was born in 1525 and is remembered for his contributions to the local economy and his involvement in civic affairs.

In the 17th century, the name Oregan was associated with several places in England, such as Oregan Hill in Gloucestershire and Oregan Farm in Wiltshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the historical connections between surnames and geographic locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Oregan in the New World can be traced back to Robert Oregan, who was born in England in 1620 and later emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-17th century.

Another notable figure with the surname Oregan was Thomas Oregan, a Welsh poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. He was born in 1735 and is remembered for his contributions to Welsh literature and his efforts in preserving the Welsh language and culture.

It's worth noting that while the surname Oregan has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, due to migration and the movement of people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oregan

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

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

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