Explore the Family Name Oremus
The meaning of Oremus
1. Dutch: nickname from the Christian liturgic Latin phrase oremus ‘let us pray’, probably applied to someone who used this phrase in difficult situations. As a noun oremus became a metaphor for troubles. 2. Croatian (Oremuš): from the personal name Oremuš, regional vernacular form of Latin Hieronymus.
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How common is the last name Oremus in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oremus has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 121,058th most popular name in the United States with a count of 132 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, it had risen to the 116,201st position, showing a 4.01% change in rank. The count also increased by 13.64%, with 150 individuals carrying the surname at that time. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,058 | #116,201 | 4.01% |
| Count | 132 | 150 | 13.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oremus
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Oremus surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this group made up 97.73% of all Oremus respondents, decreasing slightly to 96.67% in 2010—a change of -1.08%. No Oremus respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either year. Any data that may have been suppressed for privacy is not included in this analysis.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 96.67% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |