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

Ormand, 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 Ormand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ormand in America

Ormand is the 43206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ormand surname appeared 500 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 Ormand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ormand 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 Ormand

The surname Ormand is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "ormonde," which means "elm tree." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or owned land with elm trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ormand can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The book mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Ormanda, whose name is a variant spelling of Ormand.

During the Middle Ages, the name Ormand was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Some historical records from this period mention places such as the village of Ormand-sur-Orne and the town of Ormanda, both of which likely contributed to the development of the surname.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Sir John Ormand was a prominent knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was born around 1260 and died in 1310.

Another early bearer of the Ormand name was Robert Ormand, a successful merchant and landowner who lived in London during the 15th century. He was born around 1420 and is recorded as having acquired significant wealth through his trading ventures.

In the 16th century, a French mathematician and astronomer named Jean Ormand made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He was born in 1530 and died in 1602.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named William Ormand was a respected clergyman and scholar in England. He was born in 1620 and served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1676 until his death in 1698.

In the 18th century, a Scottish painter named George Ormand gained recognition for his portraits and landscapes. He was born in 1736 and died in 1811.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Ormand, reflecting its long-standing presence and roots in various regions, particularly in France and England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ormand

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

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

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