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

O'Ryall, 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 O'Ryall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of O'Ryall in America

O'Ryall is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The O'Ryall surname appeared 113 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 O'Ryall.

The history of the last name O'Ryall

The surname Oryall finds its origins in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an Anglo-Saxon locational name, possibly referring to a settlement or farmstead near a prominent oak tree or a region known for its abundance of oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Oryall can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where a certain John Oryall is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Kettlewell. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by the 14th century.

The Oryall surname has also been linked to the ancient village of Orrell, located near Wigan in Lancashire. Historical records from the 16th century indicate that the name was sometimes spelled as "Orreall" or "Orriall," reflecting the regional dialects and variations in spelling at the time.

A notable figure bearing the Oryall surname was Sir Thomas Oryall, a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London in the early 17th century. He was born in 1592 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during the reign of King Charles I.

Another prominent individual was Robert Oryall, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 1625 to 1698. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, and was widely respected for his intellectual contributions and religious teachings.

In the 18th century, the Oryall surname gained recognition through the accomplishments of William Oryall (1715-1782), a skilled architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital and the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.

The Oryall family also had a presence in the field of literature, with the poet and playwright Elizabeth Oryall (1760-1829) receiving critical acclaim for her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning John Oryall (1810-1878), a renowned industrialist and philanthropist from Manchester. He established several successful textile mills and was known for his generous contributions to various charitable causes, particularly in support of education and healthcare initiatives in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name O'Ryall

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname O'Ryall.

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 O'Ryall 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 O'Ryall was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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