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

Oas, 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 Oas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oas in America

Oas is the 34574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oas surname appeared 654 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 Oas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oas 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 Oas

The surname OAS is of English origin and can be traced back to the 11th century, with its roots stemming from the Old English word "oase," meaning "a small island or dry ground surrounded by marshes or water." This name was likely given to someone who lived near a marsh or a wetland area.

The earliest known record of the name OAS dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Oas." This entry suggests that people bearing this name were present in England during the Norman conquest. The name is also found in various medieval records and manuscripts from that period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname OAS was Sir William Oas, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. Sir William was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 15th century, the surname OAS underwent a slight variation in spelling, appearing as "Oaze" or "Oase" in some records. This variation may have been influenced by the Norman-French dialect prevalent in England at the time.

During the 16th century, the name OAS was associated with several prominent figures. One such individual was John Oas (1520-1589), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the development of his local community.

Another notable bearer of the surname OAS was Elizabeth Oas (1565-1623), a renowned artist and painter during the Elizabethan era. Her works were highly sought after by the nobility and are still displayed in various art galleries and museums across Europe.

In the 17th century, the name OAS was linked to several places in England, such as Oaston in Nottinghamshire and Oasby in Lincolnshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that families bearing the name OAS had settled in those areas.

One of the most prominent figures with the surname OAS during this period was Sir Richard Oas (1620-1680), a member of the English Parliament and a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. He played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the restoration of the monarchy under King Charles II.

As the centuries passed, the surname OAS continued to be recorded in various historical documents and records, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oas

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

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

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