Explore the Family Name Orser
The meaning of Orser
Americanized form of Dutch Aertse (see Aerts).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Orser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Orser has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Orser held the rank of 38,833, but it dropped to 40,610 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.58%. The total count of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 535 to 538, showing a growth rate of 0.56%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10%, falling from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #40,610 | -4.58% |
| Count | 535 | 538 | 0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Orser remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of those bearing the last name identify as White, with percentages of 95.51% in 2000 and slightly lower at 95.35% in 2010. There was no change reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native over this decade, with both groups registering 0%. Those who identify as having two or more races made up 1.87% in 2000, dropping minimally to 1.86% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname grew 10.71%, increasing from 1.68% to 1.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 95.35% | -0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.86% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.86% | 10.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |