About Orson
The surname Orson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ors" or "Orse," which means "bear." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who had bear-like qualities or characteristics, such as strength or fierceness. The name Orson has been recorded in various forms throughout history, and it continues to be used as a surname today.
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The surname Orson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orson 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 Orson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Orson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Orson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.