Explore the Family Name Oris
The meaning of Oris
Probably an altered form of English Orris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oris in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oris has seen some changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Oris ranked 66,073 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 80,419, indicating a decrease of 21.71%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Oris also decreased from 280 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, marking a reduction of 15.71%. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname Oris per 100k also experienced a decline of 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #80,419 | -21.71% |
| Count | 280 | 236 | -15.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oris
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Oris showed notable shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 27.80%, while the White demographic saw a decrease of 14.40%. The representation of those who identified as Black more than doubled, seeing an increase of 108.73%, and the Hispanic population also grew by 18.66%. However, there was no representation for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in either year, and the category of two or more races, present in 2000, was eliminated in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.21% | 66.95% | -14.4% |
| Black | 8.93% | 18.64% | 108.73% |
| Hispanic | 6.43% | 7.63% | 18.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.64% | 5.93% | 27.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |