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

Ormerod, 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 Ormerod surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ormerod in America

Ormerod is the 48060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ormerod surname appeared 440 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 Ormerod.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ormerod 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 Ormerod

The surname Ormerod has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the place name Ormerod, which itself is derived from the Old English words "or" meaning a slope or bank, and "rod" meaning a clearing or a pasture. This suggests that the name likely originated from a settlement situated on a sloping pasture or clearing.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from 1332, which mention an individual named Adam de Ormerod. This indicates that the surname was already established in Lancashire by that time.

Interestingly, the name Ormerod also appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, albeit in a slightly different form. The entry mentions a place called "Ormerodelant" in the county of Cheshire, which is believed to be the same location from which the surname originated.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Ormerod surname. One such figure was George Ormerod (1785-1873), an antiquarian and historian who authored the influential work "The History of the County Palatine and City of Chester." Another prominent Ormerod was Oliver Ormerod (1548-1627), a Catholic priest and martyr who was executed during the reign of King James I.

In the realm of literature, Eleanor A. Ormerod (1828-1901) made significant contributions as an entomologist and naturalist, publishing numerous works on agricultural pests and their control. Her work played a pivotal role in the development of economic entomology.

Moving to more recent times, Geoffrey Ormerod (1914-2005) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the UK's Ambassador to France from 1972 to 1975. He played a crucial role in facilitating the UK's entry into the European Economic Community (now the European Union).

Another notable figure was Nellie Ormerod (1909-1995), a British trade unionist and political activist who dedicated her life to advocating for workers' rights and promoting social justice.

While the Ormerod surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its history and legacy span centuries, with individuals from various walks of life leaving their mark on fields ranging from literature and academia to politics and advocacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ormerod

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

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

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