About Orphan
The surname Orphan is derived from the Middle English word "orphan," which originally referred to a child who had lost one or both parents. As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone who was an orphan or had lost their parents at a young age. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, although it may also have been acquired by individuals who were involved in caring for orphans or had some association with orphanages.
The surname Orphan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orphan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Orphan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Orphan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Orphan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.