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

Oakleaf, 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 Oakleaf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oakleaf in America

Oakleaf is the 53419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oakleaf surname appeared 387 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 Oakleaf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oakleaf 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 Oakleaf

The surname Oakleaf is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is a toponymic surname, derived from a place name referring to a geographical location associated with oak trees or oak leaves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the surname was already in use among the English population during the 11th century.

The name Oakleaf is thought to have evolved from Old English words such as "ac" (oak) and "leaf" (leaf), reflecting the presence of oak trees or the abundance of oak leaves in a particular area. It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon someone who lived near a prominent oak tree or in a settlement surrounded by oak forests.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Oakleaf was Sir Robert Oakleaf, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Welsh Wars. Sir Robert's coat of arms featured an oak leaf, symbolizing his family's connection to the name's origin.

During the Renaissance period, William Oakleaf (1562-1634) was a prominent scholar and author who published several works on classical literature and philosophy. His writings contributed to the intellectual discourse of the era and helped preserve ancient knowledge.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Oakleaf (1678-1745), a pioneering midwife who practiced in London. Her work and expertise helped advance the field of obstetrics and improved maternal and infant health during a time when medical knowledge was limited.

In the 19th century, John Oakleaf (1820-1893) was a prominent industrialist who owned several textile mills in Lancashire, England. His business ventures played a significant role in the region's economic development during the Industrial Revolution.

One of the more recent historical figures with the surname Oakleaf was Sir Henry Oakleaf (1882-1964), a renowned architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in London, including the Old Bailey courthouse and several structures within the City of London financial district.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oakleaf

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

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 Oakleaf 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 Oakleaf 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 Oakleaf was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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