Orville Phan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Orville Phan — English
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Orville Phan is a name that combines English origins. The first name Orville is a masculine given name of English origin. Orville E. Atwood (1880–1939), American politician Orville E. Babcock (1835–1884), American general Orville Hickman Browning (1806–1881), American politician Orville Bulman (1904-1978), American businessman-turned-painter Orville Richard Burrell (born 1968), stage name Shaggy (musician), Jamaican-American singer Orville Carlisle (1917–1988), American inventor Orville Dewey (1794-1882), American clergyman Orville Lloyd Douglas (born 1976), Canadian poet and writer Orville Willis Forte IV (born 1970), American actor and writer Orville Freeman (1918–2003), American politician Orville Frenette (19. The surname Phan: Pān is the Mandarin pinyin romanization of the East Asian surname 潘. It is listed 43rd in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. It is romanized as P'an in Wade–Giles; Poon, Phoon, Pon, or Pun in Cantonese; Phua in Hokkien and Teochew. In 2019 it was the 36th most common surname in China. 潘 is also a common surname in Vietnam and Korea. It is romanized Phan in Vietnamese (not to be confused with Phạm) and Ban or Pan in Korean. Pan 潘 is the 37th most common surname in China and the 31st most common surname in Taiwan. Orville is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Orville reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Orville

English

Orville E. Atwood (1880–1939), American politician Orville E. Babcock (1835–1884), American general Orville Hickman Browning (1806–1881), American politician Orville Bulman (1904-1978), American businessman-turned-painter Orville Richard Burrell (born 1968), stage name Shaggy (musician), Jamaican-American singer Orville Carlisle (1917–1988), American inventor Orville Dewey (1794-1882), American clergyman Orville Lloyd Douglas (born 1976), Canadian poet and writer Orville Willis Forte IV (born 1970), American actor and writer Orville Freeman (1918–2003), American politician Orville Frenette (19.

Surname: Phan

Vietnamese

Pān is the Mandarin pinyin romanization of the East Asian surname 潘. It is listed 43rd in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. It is romanized as P'an in Wade–Giles; Poon, Phoon, Pon, or Pun in Cantonese; Phua in Hokkien and Teochew. In 2019 it was the 36th most common surname in China. 潘 is also a common surname in Vietnam and Korea. It is romanized Phan in Vietnamese (not to be confused with Phạm) and Ban or Pan in Korean. Pan 潘 is the 37th most common surname in China and the 31st most common surname in Taiwan.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Orville is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Orville by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Orville Phan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Orville Phan:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Orville?
The first name Orville originates from English. Orville E. Atwood (1880–1939), American politician Orville E. Babcock (1835–1884), American general Orville Hickman Browning (1806–1881), American politician Orville Bulman (1904-1978), American businessman-turned-painter Orville Richard Burrell (born 1968), stage name Shaggy (musician), Jamaican-American singer Orville Carlisle (1917–1988), American inventor Orville Dewey (1794-1882), American clergyman Orville Lloyd Douglas (born 1976), Canadian poet and writer Orville Willis Forte IV (born 1970), American actor and writer Orville Freeman (1918–2003), American politician Orville Frenette (19.
When was Orville most popular?
The name Orville reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Phan?
The surname Phan originates from Vietnamese. Pān is the Mandarin pinyin romanization of the East Asian surname 潘. It is listed 43rd in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. It is romanized as P'an in Wade–Giles; Poon, Phoon, Pon, or Pun in Cantonese; Phua in Hokkien and Teochew. In 2019 it was the 36th most common surname in China. 潘 is also a common surname in Vietnam and Korea. It is romanized Phan in Vietnamese (not to be confused with Phạm) and Ban or Pan in Korean. Pan 潘 is the 37th most common surname in China and the 31st most common surname in Taiwan.
What are the origins of the name Orville Phan?
The name Orville Phan combines two different traditions: the first name Orville has English roots, while the surname Phan originates from Vietnamese.
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