Find out how popular the last name Oakden is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Oakden.

Oakden, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Oakden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oakden in America

Oakden is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oakden surname appeared 287 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Oakden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oakden to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Oakden

The surname Oakden is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the Old English words 'ac' meaning oak and 'denu' meaning valley or dell. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived in or near an oak-filled valley.

The earliest recorded instance of the Oakden surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'de Accdene'. This entry likely refers to a place name, indicating that the surname originated from a specific location.

During the 13th century, the name evolved to various spellings, including 'Oakdene', 'Ockden', and 'Ockdene'. These variations reflect the regional dialects and scribal variations common in that era.

One notable bearer of the Oakden surname was John Oakden (c. 1490-1556), a prominent landowner and farmer from Gloucestershire, England. Records show that he acquired substantial property holdings in the region during his lifetime.

Another historical figure was William Oakden (1621-1689), a Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, England. He published several religious works, including "The Doctrine of the Church of England" and "A Treatise on Prayer".

In the 18th century, Thomas Oakden (1745-1820) was a renowned architect from Somerset, England. He designed several notable buildings, including the Shire Hall in Taunton and the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter.

The Oakden surname also spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One notable Scottish bearer was Robert Oakden (1793-1867), a successful merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Glasgow.

In the 19th century, Edward Oakden (1841-1912) was a prominent English artist and illustrator. He is best known for his illustrations in books such as "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens and "The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith.

While the Oakden surname is relatively uncommon, it has persisted throughout history, with bearers making notable contributions in various fields, from agriculture and architecture to religion and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oakden

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Oakden.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Oakden was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Oakden has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Oakden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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