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

Ormes, 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 Ormes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ormes in America

Ormes is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ormes surname appeared 396 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 Ormes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ormes 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 Ormes

The surname ORMES has its origins in medieval England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "orme," which meant "elm tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an elm tree or a place associated with elms.

In ancient records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Orme, Orms, and Ormus, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that time. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, where a person named Richard Orme is mentioned.

The ORMES surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Orme's Head in North Wales and Ormesby in Yorkshire. These place names may have influenced the surname's development or served as locations where early bearers of the name resided.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the ORMES surname. One of the earliest documented was Sir John Ormes, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the 14th century. He was renowned for his military service and held significant estates in Warwickshire.

Another historical figure was Robert Ormes, a 16th-century English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Carlisle from 1537 to 1551. He played a role in the English Reformation and was known for his theological writings.

In the literary world, Frances Ormes (1701-1783) was an English poet and playwright whose works were celebrated during the 18th century. Her plays, including "The Parson's Wedding" and "The Governess," were performed in London theaters.

Moving forward in time, James Ormes (1820-1897) was a British architect and civil engineer who gained recognition for his work on various railway projects, including the construction of bridges and viaducts in England and Wales.

Another notable figure was Sir Philip Ormes (1875-1959), a British military officer who served in both World War I and World War II. He played a pivotal role in the Battle of the Somme and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery and leadership.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the ORMES surname, illustrating its enduring presence and connection to various fields and accomplishments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ormes

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

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

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