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

Orick, 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 Orick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orick in America

Orick is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orick surname appeared 605 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 Orick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orick 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 Orick

The surname Orick has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, derived from a place name such as Orrick or Orrock, which were small villages or hamlets in various parts of England.

One theory suggests that the name Orick evolved from the Old English words "ora" meaning "boundary" and "wic" meaning "dwelling" or "farm." This indicates that the name may have been associated with a settlement near a boundary or border area. Alternatively, it could also be linked to the Old English word "orc," meaning "demon" or "evil spirit," suggesting a possible connection to folklore or mythological beliefs.

The earliest known record of the surname Orick can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Orric" or "Orrich." This invaluable historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a comprehensive survey of landholdings and taxation in England.

One notable bearer of the name Orick was John Orick, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 14th century. Another was Sir Thomas Orick, who served as a knight and military commander under King Henry V during the Hundred Years' War in the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Orick appeared in various historical records, such as parish registers and court documents. One example is William Orick, a landowner and justice of the peace in Gloucestershire, who lived from 1520 to 1589.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the name Orick was associated with the English Civil War. Captain Richard Orick, born in 1612, was a Royalist soldier who fought for King Charles I against the Parliamentarians.

Another notable figure was Mary Orick, a Quaker preacher and activist born in 1680 in Lancashire. She was known for her advocacy of religious tolerance and her involvement in the abolitionist movement against slavery.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname Orick continued to be found across various parts of England, with some variations in spelling, such as Orrick, Orrock, and Orrich. Several place names, such as Orrick Hill and Orrick Village, can be found in different regions, potentially linked to the origins of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orick

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

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

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