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

Origer, 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 Origer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Origer in America

Origer is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Origer surname appeared 270 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 Origer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Origer 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 Origer

The surname Origer originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "orige," meaning "ear" or "listening." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with prominent ears or who was known for their keen sense of hearing.

Origer is a variation of the more common German surname Ohrig or Ohringer, which shares the same etymological roots. The name's spelling evolved over time, with regional variations and dialectal influences contributing to the different forms.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Origer can be found in the church records of the town of Neunkirchen, located in the Siegerland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In these records, a certain Hans Origer is mentioned as a resident in the year 1573.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Origer began to spread beyond its initial regional confines, appearing in various parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Johann Origer (1618-1675), a Lutheran clergyman and author from Saxony, and Friedrich Origer (1741-1812), a Prussian military officer who served in the Seven Years' War.

As families migrated and settled in new areas, the name Origer also found its way into other European countries. In the late 18th century, for instance, a branch of the Origer family established itself in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, where the name remains present to this day.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the Origer surname was Carl Origer (1818-1890), a German-born architect who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century. Origer made significant contributions to the architectural landscape of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he designed numerous notable buildings, including the Cincinnati City Hall and the Doherty House.

Another notable individual with the Origer surname was Ignaz Origer (1876-1964), a Luxembourg-born philologist and linguist who specialized in the study of Luxembourgish and its dialects. His work played a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of the Luxembourgish language and culture.

While the surname Origer may not be among the most common or widely recognized names globally, it has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with various branches and individuals leaving their mark across different fields and contexts over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Origer

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

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

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