UK surname
A surname derived from a geographic place name in France or England.
In the 1881 census there were 118 people recorded with the Ormand surname, ranking it #17,935 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 51, ranked #34,838, down from #17,935 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Lancaster Borough, Ravendale, East and Halifax. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ormand is 118 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 56.8%.
1881 census count
118
Ranked #17,935
Modern count
51
2016, ranked #34,838
Peak year
1881
118 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Ormand surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Ormand surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 104 | #16,746 |
| 1861 | historical | 71 | #24,765 |
| 1881 | historical | 118 | #17,935 |
| 1891 | historical | 103 | #23,558 |
| 1901 | historical | 90 | #24,021 |
| 1911 | historical | 76 | #25,221 |
| 1997 | modern | 65 | #31,141 |
| 1998 | modern | 68 | #31,181 |
| 1999 | modern | 70 | #31,135 |
| 2000 | modern | 61 | #32,039 |
| 2001 | modern | 58 | #32,180 |
| 2002 | modern | 49 | #33,377 |
| 2003 | modern | 47 | #33,619 |
| 2004 | modern | 47 | #33,819 |
| 2005 | modern | 44 | #34,255 |
| 2006 | modern | 43 | #34,647 |
| 2007 | modern | 44 | #34,760 |
| 2008 | modern | 41 | #35,067 |
| 2009 | modern | 40 | #35,274 |
| 2010 | modern | 47 | #35,009 |
| 2011 | modern | 50 | #34,816 |
| 2012 | modern | 52 | #34,709 |
| 2013 | modern | 51 | #34,834 |
| 2014 | modern | 52 | #34,803 |
| 2015 | modern | 50 | #34,886 |
| 2016 | modern | 51 | #34,838 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Lancaster Borough, Ravendale, East, Halifax, Bolton-le-Sands and Perth. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Borough | Lancashire |
| 2 | Ravendale, East | Lincolnshire |
| 3 | Halifax | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Bolton-le-Sands | Lancashire |
| 5 | Perth | Perth |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Ormand surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ormand, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Ormand surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Ormand household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Ormand is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ormand is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Ormand, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Ormand is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "ormonde," which means "elm tree." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or owned land with elm trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ormand can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The book mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Ormanda, whose name is a variant spelling of Ormand.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ormand was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Some historical records from this period mention places such as the village of Ormand-sur-Orne and the town of Ormanda, both of which likely contributed to the development of the surname.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Sir John Ormand was a prominent knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was born around 1260 and died in 1310.
Another early bearer of the Ormand name was Robert Ormand, a successful merchant and landowner who lived in London during the 15th century. He was born around 1420 and is recorded as having acquired significant wealth through his trading ventures.
In the 16th century, a French mathematician and astronomer named Jean Ormand made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He was born in 1530 and died in 1602.
During the 17th century, a notable figure named William Ormand was a respected clergyman and scholar in England. He was born in 1620 and served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1676 until his death in 1698.
In the 18th century, a Scottish painter named George Ormand gained recognition for his portraits and landscapes. He was born in 1736 and died in 1811.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Ormand, reflecting its long-standing presence and roots in various regions, particularly in France and England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ormand surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 29 Ormands recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.54x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 29 | 2.54x |
| Lincolnshire | 28 | 15.21x |
| Lancashire | 18 | 1.32x |
| Cheshire | 8 | 3.15x |
| Durham | 6 | 1.75x |
| Midlothian | 5 | 3.24x |
| Angus | 4 | 3.75x |
| Pembrokeshire | 4 | 10.93x |
| Perthshire | 3 | 5.81x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 1.11x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.17x |
| Aberdeenshire | 1 | 0.94x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 1.01x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.42x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.27x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 0.78x |
| Rutland | 1 | 11.83x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.52x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.34x |
| Westmorland | 1 | 3.95x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Elland Cum Greetland in Yorkshire leads with 17 Ormands recorded in 1881 and an index of 330.74x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Elland Cum Greetland | 17 | 330.74x |
| East Ravendale | 11 | 27500.00x |
| Slyne With Hest | 8 | 6666.67x |
| Bishopwearmouth | 6 | 20.42x |
| Great Grimsby | 5 | 42.81x |
| Ingoldsby | 5 | 3571.43x |
| North Bierley | 5 | 81.17x |
| Stamford St George | 5 | 602.41x |
| Altrincham | 4 | 90.09x |
| Barnsley | 4 | 34.01x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 4 | 6.45x |
| Pembroke St Mary | 4 | 84.93x |
| Preston | 4 | 10.95x |
| Barrow In Furness | 3 | 16.15x |
| Liff Benvie | 3 | 18.53x |
| Knutsford Nether | 2 | 129.87x |
| Leeds | 2 | 3.11x |
| Methven | 2 | 263.16x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 2.16x |
| Aberdeen Old Machar | 1 | 4.49x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 1.03x |
| Buxton | 1 | 65.36x |
| Compton Gifford | 1 | 133.33x |
| Cowfold | 1 | 243.90x |
| Crosthwaite Lyth | 1 | 333.33x |
| Dunnichen | 1 | 178.57x |
| Edinburgh Canongate | 1 | 25.51x |
| Govan | 1 | 1.09x |
| Grantham | 1 | 41.67x |
| Humberstone | 1 | 95.24x |
| Layton With Warbreck | 1 | 19.96x |
| Manchester | 1 | 1.63x |
| Pentrich | 1 | 99.01x |
| Perth East Church | 1 | 20.53x |
| Rawdon | 1 | 74.63x |
| Rickergate | 1 | 47.62x |
| Sale | 1 | 32.05x |
| Sutton In Macclesfield | 1 | 37.88x |
| Uppingham | 1 | 99.01x |
| West Derby | 1 | 2.50x |
| Wootton | 1 | 434.78x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Ormand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Ormand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Ormand households.
FAQ
In 1881, 118 people were recorded with the Ormand surname. That placed it at #17,935 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 51 in 2016. That gives Ormand a modern rank of #34,838.
A surname derived from a geographic place name in France or England.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ormand bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.