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

Orrock, 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 Orrock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orrock in America

Orrock is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orrock surname appeared 288 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 Orrock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orrock 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 Orrock

The surname Orrock has its origins in the Scottish borders region, specifically the counties of Roxburghshire and Berwickshire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ofer" and "hryc," which translates to "over the ridge." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers likely resided near a prominent ridge or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which list individuals who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. Here, the name appears as "Orrok." This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various Scottish charters and records, such as the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1359, where a "Thomas Orrok" is mentioned. This indicates the surname's continued presence in the region during this period.

The Orrock family is also associated with the lands of Orrock in Berwickshire, which likely contributed to the surname's establishment and prominence in the area. One notable figure from this lineage was John Orrock of Orrock, who lived in the 16th century and is mentioned in various historical records.

Another notable bearer of the surname was James Orrock, a Scottish minister and theologian who lived from 1677 to 1758. He served as the minister of the Tron Church in Edinburgh and was a influential figure in the Church of Scotland during his time.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the University of Glasgow, with a student named Robert Orrock enrolling in 1749. This demonstrates the surname's presence among the educated classes of the time.

One of the most well-known individuals with the Orrock surname was James Douglas Orrock, a Scottish-born American jurist who lived from 1850 to 1914. He served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Oregon and played a significant role in shaping the state's legal system.

The Orrock family has also left its mark on various places around the world. For example, there is an Orrock Hill in Berwickshire, Scotland, as well as an Orrock Township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, in the United States, both likely named after individuals with the Orrock surname.

While the surname Orrock is not among the most common in the world, its rich history and deep roots in the Scottish borders region have contributed to its enduring legacy and association with that particular geographic area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orrock

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

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

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