Explore the Family Name Ormes
The meaning of Ormes
English: variant of Orme, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ormes in the United States?
The surname Ormes has a moderate level of popularity in the United States, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 51,680th and slightly fell to 52,383rd by 2010, a minor decrease of 1.36%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.76%, from 378 in 2000 to 396 in 2010. Though the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, it still represents a small but noticeable population in the country.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #52,383 | -1.36% |
| Count | 378 | 396 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ormes
In terms of ethnicity, the Ormes surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Around 91.41% identified as White in 2010, which is a slight decrease from 92.86% in 2000. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic demographic, rising by 54.72% over the decade. The Black and multiple races demographics saw minimal decreases, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained constant at zero. This suggests that the Ormes surname extends across a variety of ethnic identities, although it is most commonly found within the White and Hispanic communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.86% | 91.41% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.28% | 54.72% |
| Black | 2.38% | 2.27% | -4.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.77% | -4.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |