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

Orillion, 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 Orillion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orillion in America

Orillion is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orillion surname appeared 231 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 Orillion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orillion 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 Orillion

The surname Orillion is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French word "orillier," which means "pillow" or "cushion." This suggests that the name may have referred to an occupation or trade involving the production or sale of pillows or cushions.

Historically, the name Orillion can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest recorded instances appears in a document from the year 1287, mentioning a person named Jean Orillion residing in the town of Rouen, Normandy.

In the 14th century, the name Orillion was found in various records and manuscripts, including tax rolls and property deeds. One notable example is a land transfer document from 1342, which lists a Guillaume Orillion as a landowner in the village of Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf, also located in Normandy.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Orillion spread across different regions of France. One prominent figure was Jean Orillion (1455-1522), a merchant and politician from the city of Lyon, who served as a councilor and held influential positions in local governance.

In the 17th century, the name Orillion gained further recognition with the birth of René Orillion (1621-1697), a renowned French playwright and poet. His works, including several comedies and tragedies, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the literary landscape of the era.

Another notable individual was Marie Orillion (1678-1744), a French painter and artist who was renowned for her portraiture and religious paintings. Her works can be found in various churches and museums throughout France.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Orillion was associated with Pierre Orillion (1712-1789), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings and structures in Paris, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur.

While the surname Orillion has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its historical significance and connections remain deeply rooted in the country's medieval and modern history, particularly in the regions of Normandy and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orillion

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

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

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