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

Ourada, 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 Ourada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ourada in America

Ourada is the 36286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ourada surname appeared 617 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 Ourada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ourada 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 Ourada

The surname OURADA is believed to have its origins in the Czech Republic, with the earliest records dating back to the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "ourada," which means "office" or "employment," suggesting that the name may have been used to identify individuals who held specific positions or occupations within the local community.

One of the earliest known references to the OURADA surname can be found in the archives of the town of Brno, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Jan Ourada, a local official or administrator. This record provides valuable insight into the name's usage and its potential connection to administrative roles during that time period.

In the 16th century, the OURADA name appeared in various municipal records and legal documents across various regions of what is now the Czech Republic. For instance, a registry from the town of Olomouc in 1527 lists a Petr Ourada, who may have been a tradesman or merchant.

As the name spread throughout the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Ourada, Ourrada, and Urrada, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. These variations can be found in historical records and manuscripts from various parts of the Czech lands.

Notable individuals bearing the OURADA surname throughout history include:

1. Jan Ourada (c. 1520-1588), a respected theologian and scholar from Prague, who played a significant role in the Bohemian Reformation.

2. Vaclav Ourada (1670-1742), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the town of Litomysl, known for his innovative clock designs and mechanisms.

3. Maria Ourada (1788-1863), a celebrated opera singer from Prague, who gained fame for her performances in various European cities during the early 19th century.

4. Josef Ourada (1842-1924), a prominent Czech politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Bohemian Diet and the Austro-Hungarian Imperial Council.

5. Frantisek Ourada (1901-1976), a renowned architect and urban planner, whose works significantly influenced the architectural landscape of Prague and other Czech cities in the mid-20th century.

While the OURADA surname may have originally been associated with specific occupations or administrative roles, over time it became a widespread surname across various regions of the Czech Republic, with many individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ourada

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

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

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