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

Ormsbee, 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 Ormsbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ormsbee in America

Ormsbee is the 26212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ormsbee surname appeared 933 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 Ormsbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ormsbee 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 Ormsbee

The surname ORMSBEE is believed to have originated in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "orm" meaning "serpent" or "dragon" and "by" meaning "a farm" or "a settlement." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a place where serpents or dragons were found or associated with.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ORMSBEE can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from various counties in England. One notable mention is in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where the name is spelled "Ormesbye."

During the 14th century, the surname ORMSBEE appeared in several other records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where it was recorded as "Ormysby." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ORMSBEE was John Ormsbee, who was born in Lincolnshire, England, around 1450. He was a landowner and farmer, and his name can be found in various land records from that period.

Another notable individual was William Ormsbee, born in 1523 in Northamptonshire, England. He was a prominent merchant and trader, and his name appears in several business records and transactions from the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the ORMSBEE surname gained further prominence with the birth of Thomas Ormsbee in 1612 in Warwickshire, England. He was a renowned scholar and author, known for his works on philosophy and theology.

During the 18th century, the ORMSBEE family tree branched out, with members emigrating to other parts of the world, including the American colonies. One such individual was John Ormsbee, born in 1745 in Gloucestershire, England, who later settled in Massachusetts and became a respected farmer and community leader.

In the 19th century, the ORMSBEE surname continued to spread across various regions, with notable individuals such as Charles Ormsbee, born in 1822 in Yorkshire, England. He was a celebrated artist and painter, known for his landscape and portrait works.

Throughout its history, the surname ORMSBEE has been borne by a diverse range of individuals, from farmers and merchants to scholars and artists, reflecting the rich tapestry of English heritage and cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ormsbee

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

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

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