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

Origel, 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 Origel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Origel in America

Origel is the 42720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Origel surname appeared 507 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 Origel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Origel 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 Origel

The surname Origel has its origins in the Galician region of northwestern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "aurigela," which means "frost" or "cold." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived in a particularly cold area or was associated with wintry weather conditions.

During the medieval period, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Orijel, Origuel, and Orrigel, reflecting regional linguistic variations and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. The earliest known record of the surname Origel dates back to the late 13th century, when it appeared in a document from the city of Pontevedra, in the province of Galicia.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Origel was Pedro Origel, a 14th-century nobleman and landowner from the town of Caldas de Reis, in the province of Pontevedra. He is mentioned in several property records and legal documents from the time.

In the 15th century, the name Origel is found in the records of the Monastery of San Clodio, located in the municipality of Leiro, in the province of Ourense. This suggests that the family may have had connections to the monastic community or held lands in the surrounding area.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Origel was Juan Origel, a scholar and humanist who studied at the University of Salamanca. He was known for his writings on philosophy and literature, and his works were widely circulated throughout Spain and parts of Europe.

Another individual of note was Inés Origel, a 17th-century noblewoman from the city of Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia. Records indicate that she was a significant landowner and patron of the arts, supporting various cultural and religious institutions in the region.

In the 18th century, one of the most notable figures with the surname Origel was Francisco Origel, a military officer who fought in the Spanish War of Succession. He achieved the rank of colonel and was awarded several honors for his service and bravery on the battlefield.

The surname Origel continued to be found in various regions of Galicia throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, with members of the family holding positions in local government, the clergy, and various professions. However, due to the lack of comprehensive historical records, it is difficult to provide specific details about all the individuals who bore this surname during this time period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Origel

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Origel, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!