Explore the Family Name Orel
The meaning of Orel
1. Ukrainian, Slovenian, Czech, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Ukrainian, Slovenian, and Czech orel ‘eagle’, perhaps a nickname applied to a courageous person, or, in some of these languages, a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of an eagle. Compare Orell. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Orl, a pet form of Aaron. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Mikhail, Grigoriy, Lyubov, Oksana, Sergei, Sergey, Serguei, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Orel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Orel ranked 56,826 in popularity in the year 2000, and it dropped slightly to rank 58,182 by 2010. This change marks a decrease of approximately 2.39%. Meanwhile, the count or frequency of the surname increased from 336 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, showing an increase of 3.87%. The proportion of people with the Orel surname remained constant at 0.12 per 100,000 people throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #58,182 | -2.39% |
| Count | 336 | 349 | 3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Orel surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in 2000, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White (89.29%). By 2010, the percentage had slightly decreased to 87.97%. A small portion claimed Hispanic ethnicity, which reduced from 4.46% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010. Interestingly, the Black demographic saw a significant increase from 3.57% to 6.02% during this period. No individuals were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.29% | 87.97% | -1.48% |
| Black | 3.57% | 6.02% | 68.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 4.01% | -10.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |