Explore the Family Name Ormerod
The meaning of Ormerod
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Ormerod in Cliviger (Lancashire). The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Ormr or Ormarr + Old English rod ‘clearing’.
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How common is the last name Ormerod in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ormerod has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 47,485 in 2000, it fell to the rank of 48,060 in 2010, representing a decline of 1.21%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals carrying this surname actually increased during this period. In 2000, there were 420 people with the surname Ormerod, and by 2010, this figure had climbed to 440, reflecting a growth rate of 4.76%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decrease, falling from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, representing a change of -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #48,060 | -1.21% |
| Count | 420 | 440 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ormerod
Turning to the ethnicity breakdown for the surname Ormerod, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that this surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as white. There was a slight increase in this association from 96.67% in 2000 to 97.05% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals within those carrying this surname decreased slightly from 1.67% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. Notably, no individuals with the surname Ormerod identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races went from 1.19% in 2000 to a complete absence in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 97.05% | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 1.36% | -18.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |