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

Oase, 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 Oase surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oase in America

Oase is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oase surname appeared 131 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 Oase.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oase 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 Oase

The surname OASE is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the word "oase," which means "oasis" in German. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in or near an oasis or a lush, fertile area surrounded by arid lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OASE can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, dating back to the year 1487. In these records, a certain Hans Oase is mentioned as a landowner and farmer in the region. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name OASE appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and church registries. One notable individual from this era was Johann Oase (1523-1587), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. His writings on religious philosophy and biblical interpretation were widely circulated during the Reformation period.

The 17th century saw the name OASE spread across different regions of Germany. In 1642, a merchant named Christian Oase (1612-1679) was recorded as a prominent member of the Guild of Traders in the city of Nuremberg. His successful business dealings and philanthropic contributions to the community made him a respected figure in the city.

During the 18th century, the OASE surname was associated with several military officers and noblemen. One such example is Friedrich von Oase (1721-1798), a Prussian general who fought in the Seven Years' War. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefield, earning him a knighthood and various military honors.

In the 19th century, the name OASE gained prominence in the field of science and academia. Carl Oase (1832-1901) was a renowned botanist and explorer who conducted groundbreaking research on the flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest. His detailed accounts and illustrations of the region's plant life were highly influential in the scientific community of the time.

Another notable figure from this era was Elise Oase (1846-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls in Berlin and played a significant role in promoting equal educational opportunities for women in Germany.

As the centuries passed, the OASE name continued to be carried by individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds, contributing to various aspects of German society and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oase

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

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

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