Explore the Family Name Orson
The meaning of Orson
English: habitational name from Orston in Nottinghamshire. The placename probably means ‘farmstead associated with a man called Ōsica’.
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How common is the last name Orson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Orson has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 71,372nd and was borne by approximately 255 individuals. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 87,663 and the count of individuals with this surname had declined to 212 - a change of -22.83% in rank and -16.86% in count. The proportion of people named Orson per 100,000 was also reduced from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, showing a decrease of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #87,663 | -22.83% |
| Count | 255 | 212 | -16.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Orson. The majority of bearers of this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 89.02% in 2000 to 87.26% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw an increase over the decade, rising from 5.10% to 8.02%. There was also a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, which went from 0% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained stable or was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.02% | 87.26% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 8.02% | 57.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |