Explore the Family Name Ormandy
The meaning of Ormandy
English (Lancashire): possibly a much altered pronunciation of the Middle English surname (N)ormantwait, from Ormathwaite, in Underskiddaw (Cumb).
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How common is the last name Ormandy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ormandy has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the 2000s. In 2000, its rank was 123,314, and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 124,548 reflecting a change rate of -1.0. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Ormandy surname increased by 6.98% from 129 in 2000 to 138 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #124,548 | -1% |
| Count | 129 | 138 | 6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ormandy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ormandy, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority self-identify as White. In 2000, 96.12% of those bearing the surname were White, decreasing slightly to 94.93% in 2010. Over the same decade, the Hispanic representation within the Ormandy surname saw an increase from 0% to 4.35%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native have not registered significant changes over the period, with most remaining at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 94.93% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |