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

Orum, 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 Orum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orum in America

Orum is the 31873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orum surname appeared 724 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 Orum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orum 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 Orum

The surname "ORUM" is believed to have originated in the Scandinavian countries, particularly in Norway and Sweden, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse word "ór," which means "gravel" or "small stones." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with gravel or stone.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Danish Census Records of 1645, where the name "Orum" is listed. It is also mentioned in the Swedish Church Records from the late 17th century, indicating its presence in both countries during that time.

In the late 18th century, the name "Orum" appeared in the Norwegian Farm Censuses, suggesting that some families with this surname were involved in agricultural activities. The name was also found in the Icelandic Census of 1703, indicating its presence in that region as well.

One notable individual with the surname "Orum" was Hans Orum (1558-1623), a Danish merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the establishment of the Danish East India Company. Another notable figure was Nils Orum (1679-1751), a Swedish theologian and author who served as the Bishop of Växjö from 1731 until his death.

In the 19th century, the name "Orum" appeared in various historical records across Scandinavia. For instance, Peder Orum (1801-1876) was a Norwegian farmer and landowner from Østfold County. Additionally, Johan Orum (1824-1901) was a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag, representing the city of Gothenburg.

The name "Orum" has also been found in historical records from other parts of Europe, although its presence is less prevalent. For example, there are references to individuals with this surname in the German regions of Saxony and Brandenburg during the 17th and 18th centuries.

While the surname "Orum" is not as common as some other Scandinavian names, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period and is closely tied to the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Nordic countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orum

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

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

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