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

Orgill, 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 Orgill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orgill in America

Orgill is the 29309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orgill surname appeared 807 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 Orgill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orgill 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 Orgill

The surname Orgill has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place known as Orgrave or Orgrave Hill, located in the county of Yorkshire. This place name stems from the Old English words "ōr," meaning a slope or edge, and "grāf," meaning a grove or small wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1176, where it is spelled as "de Orgravill." This suggests that the name was initially associated with a particular family or individual residing in the area of Orgrave.

In the 13th century, the surname is found in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire, a census-like record from 1273, where it is written as "Orgrave." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were yet to be established.

The Orgill name has a notable historical reference in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in this record as "Orgrave," indicating the presence of a settlement or landholding with that name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Orgill was John Orgill, who lived in Yorkshire in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Thomas Orgill, born in 1592 in Yorkshire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in his time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Orgill family established themselves as influential landowners and gentry in various parts of Yorkshire. Robert Orgill (1620-1685) was a notable member of the family who served as a magistrate and held significant estates in the region.

In the 18th century, the Orgill surname spread to other parts of England, with individuals such as William Orgill (1735-1809), a successful merchant and shipowner from Bristol, contributing to the family's prominence.

Another notable figure was Sir Andrew Orgill (1767-1834), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars and was knighted for his service.

As the name spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, including Orgill, Orgyll, Orgall, and Orgell, among others. Despite these variations, the name's roots can be traced back to the original place name of Orgrave in Yorkshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orgill

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

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

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