Explore the Family Name Oriol
The meaning of Oriol
1. Catalan: from the old personal name Oriol, from Latin Aureolus. 2. Catalan and French: nickname, possibly for a flamboyant dresser or sweet singer, from Catalan and Old French oriol ‘oriole’ (from Latin aureolus ‘golden’), a species of bird of which the male has bright yellow and black plumage. As a surname of French origin it is also common in Haiti. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Hipolito, Luis, Eriberto, Jose, Luisa, Ramon, Ricardo. French/Haitian Edwige, Fritz, Serge, Yvrose.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oriol in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oriol has seen an increase in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,027th most popular surname in the country and by 2010, it had risen to the 36,788th position, marking a significant upshift of 16.44%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Oriol surname expanded from 461 in 2000 to 607 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 31.67%. Accordingly, the proportion of the Oriol surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.17 to 0.21 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #36,788 | 16.44% |
| Count | 461 | 607 | 31.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.21 | 23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oriol
When evaluating the ethnic identity associated with the Oriol surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diverse mix of ethnicities. While there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations for this surname in 2000 or 2010, other ethnic identities showed changes. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 5.86% to 1.48%. Those identifying as white also decreased slightly from 22.13% to 19.93%. However, the Hispanic and Black communities saw increases in the use of the Oriol surname, rising from 41.21% and 29.93% in 2000 respectively, to 43.99% and 34.10% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.21% | 43.99% | 6.75% |
| Black | 29.93% | 34.1% | 13.93% |
| White | 22.13% | 19.93% | -9.94% |
| Two or More Races | 5.86% | 1.48% | -74.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |