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

Orgain, 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 Orgain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orgain in America

Orgain is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orgain surname appeared 219 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 Orgain.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orgain 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 Orgain

The surname Orgain is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, sometime around the 11th or 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "orgueil," which means "pride" or "arrogance." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as proud or arrogant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orgain can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their properties in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Orgain de Montfort, who held property in the county of Suffolk.

In the 13th century, there are records of a knight named Sir William Orgain, who fought alongside King Edward I during the Wars of Scottish Independence. He was noted for his bravery and loyalty on the battlefield.

During the 15th century, a prominent figure named John Orgain served as the Mayor of Bristol, England, from 1472 to 1473. He was a wealthy merchant and played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

In the 16th century, a French scholar and philosopher named Pierre Orgain (born in 1525, died in 1598) gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He was a renowned intellectual during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual with the surname Orgain was Sir Thomas Orgain (1620-1685), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for the county of Lincolnshire during the reign of King Charles II.

While the Orgain surname originated in France, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with various spelling variations emerging over time, such as Orgaine, Orgayne, and Organe. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name Orgain has persisted through the centuries, carrying with it a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orgain

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

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

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