Explore the Family Name Oriola
The meaning of Oriola
Catalan: habitational name from Oriola (in Castilian: Orihuela) in Alicante province. Compare Orihuela.
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How common is the last name Oriola in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oriola has seen a rise in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked at 130,443 and by 2010 it had moved up considerably to rank 114,424, indicating a positive change of 12.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 120 in 2000 to 153 in 2010, a substantial growth of 27.5%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Oriola per 100,000 people rose by 25%, from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #114,424 | 12.28% |
| Count | 120 | 153 | 27.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oriola
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oriola has also shifted over time, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest ethnicity group was White, making up 64.17% of all Oriolas, followed by Black at 23.33%, and Asian/Pacific Islander at 10%. By 2010, there was a notable shift with the Black category increasing to 35.29% and the White category decreasing to 49.67%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also slightly decreased to 8.5%. Additionally, the surname began to appear among the Hispanic population in 2010, accounting for 6.54% of all Oriolas. There was no recorded change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.17% | 49.67% | -22.6% |
| Black | 23.33% | 35.29% | 51.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10% | 8.5% | -15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |