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

Orman, 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 Orman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orman in America

Orman is the 10268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orman surname appeared 3,139 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Orman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orman 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 Orman

The surname Orman is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the late 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "orman," which means "warrior" or "brave." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who displayed exceptional courage or military prowess.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orman can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1194, where a man named William Orman is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, and their inclusion of the name Orman indicates that it was already established in England by that time.

In the 13th century, the surname Orman appears in various records from different regions of England, such as the Curia Regis Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1212, which mention a Robert Orman. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was being used by families across the country.

During the Middle Ages, the name Orman was also associated with certain place names, such as Ormesby in Yorkshire and Ormskirk in Lancashire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English word "orman," and it is possible that some individuals adopted the surname Orman based on their association with these locations.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname Orman was Sir John Orman, a 14th-century English knight who served as the Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk in 1379. Another prominent individual was William Orman, a 16th-century merchant and Member of Parliament for Ipswich in 1547.

In the 17th century, the name Orman appeared in various records, including the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, where several Orman families were recorded as residents. During this period, the spelling of the name may have varied slightly, appearing as Ormon or Ormyn in some instances.

Other historical figures with the surname Orman include Richard Orman, a 17th-century English clergyman and author of religious works, and Thomas Orman, a 19th-century British architect who designed several notable buildings in London.

While the surname Orman has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely due to migration and travel. However, the earliest recorded instances and the historical significance of the name can be traced back to its English origins, rooted in the Old English word "orman" and its association with bravery and military valor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orman

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

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

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