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

Orphe, 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 Orphe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orphe in America

Orphe is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orphe surname appeared 112 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 Orphe.

The history of the last name Orphe

The surname ORPHE has its roots in England, with records dating back to the early 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "orfe," which means "inheritance" or "possessions." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who inherited a substantial amount of property or wealth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ORPHE surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1230, where a person named William Orphe is mentioned. Additionally, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list a Hugo Orphe residing in Oxfordshire.

In the 14th century, the ORPHE name appeared in various historical records across different regions of England. For example, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379 list a Johannes Orphe, while the Feet of Fines for Surrey from 1396 mention a Thomas Orphe.

During the late 15th century, the ORPHE surname seemed to have gained prominence in the county of Somerset. This can be seen in the records of the Somerset Lay Subsidy Rolls from 1483, which include several individuals with the ORPHE surname, such as Richard Orphe and John Orphe.

One notable bearer of the ORPHE name was Sir Thomas Orphe (1520-1591), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in local affairs and was known for his involvement in various legal disputes over land ownership.

Another individual of historical significance was Edward Orphe (1678-1743), a renowned architect from Gloucestershire who was responsible for designing several churches and grand houses in the region during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the ORPHE surname could be found across various parts of England, with concentrations in counties such as Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. One notable figure from this period was William Orphe (1812-1887), a successful industrialist and philanthropist from Bristol, who made significant contributions to the development of the city's infrastructure and education system.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the ORPHE surname have also been documented, including Orfe, Orffe, and Orffi. These alternative spellings were likely influenced by regional dialects and the variations in pronunciation of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orphe

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

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 Orphe 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.

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

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