Explore the Family Name Orphanos
The meaning of Orphanos
Greek: variant of Orfanos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orphanos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Orphanos has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 116,123 and by 2010, it had risen to 104,602, marking a change of 9.92. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase of 23.02 during this period, with the total number growing from 139 to 171. This increase also reflected in the proportion per 100k which went up by 20.0, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #104,602 | 9.92% |
| Count | 139 | 171 | 23.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orphanos
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Orphanos identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 93.53% and despite a slight decrease of 2.46, they still made up a significant 91.23% in 2010. The Hispanic representation, although small, showed a rise of 30.00%, increasing from 3.60 in 2000 to 4.68 in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 91.23% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.68% | 30% |
| 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% |