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

Oros, 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 Oros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oros in America

Oros is the 12384th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oros surname appeared 2,512 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 Oros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oros 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 Oros

The surname OROS has its origins in the Greek language and is derived from the Greek word "oros," meaning "mountain." This suggests that the name likely originated in the mountainous regions of Greece or other areas with significant Greek cultural influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OROS can be found in the archives of the Byzantine Empire, where it appears in various official documents dating back to the 11th century. During this period, it was common practice for individuals to adopt surnames based on their place of origin, occupation, or physical characteristics.

In the 14th century, the name OROS is mentioned in the records of the Republic of Venice, which controlled various territories in the Greek islands and coastal regions. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in trade or other activities within the Venetian sphere of influence.

Notable individuals with the surname OROS include:

1. Dimitrios Oros (1771-1843), a Greek scholar and philosopher who played a significant role in the Greek Enlightenment movement.
2. Georgios Oros (1856-1923), a Greek military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the Balkan Wars.
3. Konstantinos Oros (1890-1965), a Greek painter and sculptor known for his portrayal of rural life and landscapes.
4. Maria Oros (1920-2002), a Greek writer and poet who explored themes of love, loss, and resilience in her works.
5. Alexandros Oros (1942-2018), a renowned Greek archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek pottery.

The surname OROS is also found in various forms and spellings across different regions, such as Oros, Orós, Oross, and Orozco, indicating its presence in areas with Greek cultural influence or migration patterns.

While the exact origin and migration patterns of the surname OROS may be difficult to trace with absolute certainty, its Greek roots and historical presence in various regions and time periods provide valuable insights into the rich cultural heritage associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oros

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

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

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