Explore the Family Name Orn
The meaning of Orn
Swedish (Örn): ornamental name from örn‘eagle’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Orn has experienced an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 46,331, while by 2010 it improved to 44,193, marking a 4.61% increase. The count, which represents the number of people with this surname, also rose from 433 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, indicating a 12.47% growth. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Orn per 100,000 people in the United States increased by 6.25% from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #44,193 | 4.61% |
| Count | 433 | 487 | 12.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orn
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Orn surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant change in the distribution of ethnicity. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 20.67%, from 19.40% in 2000 to 23.41% in 2010. In contrast, there was a decrease in those identifying as White from 75.75% to 72.90%, a change of -3.76%. There was also a slight rise in the proportion of Hispanic individuals, with a 25.22% increase from 1.15% to 1.44%. Data for individuals identifying as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed for privacy reasons (indicated by "(S)") or remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.75% | 72.9% | -3.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.4% | 23.41% | 20.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.44% | 25.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |