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

Orians, 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 Orians surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orians in America

Orians is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orians surname appeared 357 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 Orians.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orians 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 Orians

The surname ORIANS has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "oriane" or "auriane," which was a variant of the name "Aurélie," meaning "golden" or "gilded." These names were often given to individuals with golden or blonde hair.

The earliest known records of the ORIANS surname can be found in the region of Normandy, where it was commonly used among the nobility and upper classes. In the 13th century, a nobleman named Renaud d'Orians was mentioned in a charter granted by the Duke of Normandy, indicating the family's prominence in the area.

During the 14th century, the name ORIANS appeared in several medieval manuscripts, including the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades), which documented the various guilds and professions in Paris. This suggests that the name had spread beyond Normandy and was present in urban centers like Paris.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the ORIANS surname was Jean d'Orians, a French knight who participated in the Hundred Years' War alongside Joan of Arc in the 15th century. He was known for his bravery and loyalty to the French crown.

In the 16th century, the ORIANS name gained further recognition with the birth of Pierre d'Orians (1512-1594), a renowned French mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial bodies.

Another notable figure was Marie d'Orians (1640-1718), a French noblewoman and influential patron of the arts. She hosted salons in her château, which were attended by writers, philosophers, and artists of the time.

Moving into the 18th century, the ORIANS surname can be found in the records of the French Revolution. One such individual was Jean-Baptiste d'Orians (1755-1823), a revolutionary who served as a member of the National Convention and played a role in the abolition of the monarchy.

While the ORIANS surname originated in France, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with descendants carrying on the name in various countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orians

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

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

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