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

Orian, 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 Orian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orian in America

Orian is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orian surname appeared 104 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 Orian.

The history of the last name Orian

The surname Orian is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It derives from the Old French word "orie," which means "gold" or "gilded." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who worked with gold or had a connection to the precious metal.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orian can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Odo Orian, who held estates in Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, the name Orian appeared in various administrative records and charters across northern France and Normandy. Notable historical figures with this surname include Jean Orian, a French merchant and trader who lived in Paris in the late 15th century, and Pierre Orian, a renowned architect from Rouen who designed several churches and civic buildings in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Orian family established themselves as prominent landowners in the region of Brittany, France. One of the most notable members of this family was Yves Orian (1620-1689), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded several schools and hospitals in the city of Rennes.

As the Orian family spread across Europe, the name took on various spellings and variations, such as Orion, Oriano, and Oriani. In Italy, for instance, the surname Oriani can be traced back to the 14th century, with famous individuals like Giovanni Oriani (1678-1761), an Italian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

Another notable bearer of the name Orian was Adolphe Orian (1842-1918), a French painter and illustrator renowned for his depictions of rural life in Normandy. His works can be found in prestigious museums and galleries across Europe.

While the surname Orian may have originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers of the name making their mark in diverse fields, from science and the arts to business and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orian

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

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 Orian 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.

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

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