Explore the Family Name Orgill
The meaning of Orgill
English (Midlands): nickname from Middle English, Old French orgueil ‘pride’ (compare Pride) or sometimes perhaps a post-medieval shortening of Orgiles, from the adjective orguilus ‘proud’. The French word may have been reinforced by the synonymous Middle English orgel (Old English orgol, orgel).
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How common is the last name Orgill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Orgill has seen a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Orgill was the 31,924th most popular surname with a total count of 683. However, in 2010, the name rose to the rank of 29,309th with a total of 807 individuals bearing the surname. This represents an increase of 8.19% in rank and an 18.16% increase in the total count. The proportion of people with the surname Orgill per 100,000 also increased by 8.0%, from 0.25 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #29,309 | 8.19% |
| Count | 683 | 807 | 18.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.27 | 8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orgill
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the surname Orgill, although their percentage dropped slightly from 90.34% in 2000 to 88.35% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation more than doubled, increasing from 1.17% to 2.35%. The percentage of Black individuals within this group also saw a modest rise from 7.61% to 7.81%. For the first time in 2010, there were also individuals identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, both at 0.74%, which had been absent in the 2000 data. There was no recorded change for American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.34% | 88.35% | -2.2% |
| Black | 7.61% | 7.81% | 2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.35% | 100.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |