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

Outram, 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 Outram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Outram in America

Outram is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Outram surname appeared 196 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 Outram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Outram 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 Outram

The surname Outram originated in England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words "ut" meaning "out" and "ram" meaning "ram" or "projecting ridge." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a ridge or promontory jutting out from a larger landmass.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Outram is found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire in 1275, where a John de Outram is listed. The spelling variations in historical records include Outram, Outeram, Outerame, and Owtrham.

In the 14th century, the Outram family held lands in Derbyshire, where they were prominent landowners and gentry. The Outram family crest depicts a demi-eagle displayed with wings endorsed, which symbolizes their status and authority.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Outram was Sir Roger Outram (1510-1579), who served as a Member of Parliament for Derbyshire in the reign of Queen Mary I.

Another prominent individual was Sir Benjamin Outram (1764-1805), a British civil engineer and entrepreneur who pioneered the construction of canals and waterways in Britain during the Industrial Revolution.

In the 19th century, Sir James Outram (1803-1863) was a British military officer and diplomat who played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He was known as the "Bayard of India" for his chivalry and courage.

Another notable figure was George Outram (1805-1856), a Scottish missionary and explorer who traveled extensively in Africa and wrote several books about his experiences.

In the 20th century, Sir Ralph Outram (1884-1960) was a British diplomat and civil servant who served as the Governor of British Guiana (now Guyana) from 1941 to 1947.

The Outram name has also been associated with several places in England, such as Outram in Derbyshire, which was likely named after the family, and Outram Street in Bedford, named after Sir James Outram.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Outram

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

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

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