Explore the Family Name Orgain
The meaning of Orgain
English: variant of Organ.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orgain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Orgain has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 76,208 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it dropped to 85,357, recording a change of -12.01%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 235 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, marking a reduction of 6.81%. The proportion per 100,000 saw a significant drop of 22.22%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to just 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #85,357 | -12.01% |
| Count | 235 | 219 | -6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orgain
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Orgain also showed changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, a small percentage (2.28%) appeared under the category of two or more races in 2010 that was not present in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of white individuals with this surname reduced slightly from 72.77% in 2000 to 68.95% in 2010. There were minor increases in the Hispanic population from 2.13% to 2.28% and a more noticeable increase within the Black community from 23.4% to 26.03% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.77% | 68.95% | -5.25% |
| Black | 23.4% | 26.03% | 11.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.28% | 7.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |