Explore the Family Name Orosz
The meaning of Orosz
Hungarian: ethnic name for a Russian, orosz in Hungarian. See Rus, compare Oros. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Laszlo, Imre, Miklos, Tibor, Akos, Andras, Arpad, Csaba, Csilla, Gabor, Lajos.
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How common is the last name Orosz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Orosz has seen a minor decline over a decade. In 2000, Orosz was ranked 16,655 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 the rank had slipped to 18,431, marking a decrease of approximately 10.66 percent. The count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 1,583 to 1,502, a reduction of roughly 5.12 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Orosz per 100,000 also dropped by approximately 13.56 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,655 | #18,431 | -10.66% |
| Count | 1,583 | 1,502 | -5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.51 | -13.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orosz
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the Orosz surname largely identify as White, with over 96 percent identifying as such in both 2000 and 2010, despite a marginal decrease of 0.78 percent over the decade. Notably, there's been an increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, with a rise of 23.68 percent and 31.37 percent respectively. The Hispanic representation within this group also increased by 15.79 percent. There was no representation from Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 96.21% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.2% | 15.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0.67% | 31.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.47% | 23.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |