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

Oballe, 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 Oballe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oballe in America

Oballe is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oballe surname appeared 256 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 Oballe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oballe 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 Oballe

The surname OBALLE is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Galician word "balla," which means "boundary" or "border." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a border or boundary between territories or properties.

In the 13th century, records show the name appearing as "de Oballe" in various medieval documents and charters from the region of Galicia. This prefix "de" was commonly used to indicate a person's place of origin or residence. As such, it is likely that the surname originated from a specific location or village named Oballe, which may have been situated near a border or boundary area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OBALLE can be found in a document dated 1287, which mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo de Oballe. This individual was likely a landowner or prominent figure in the area where the name originated.

During the 15th century, the name appears to have spread beyond Galicia to other parts of Spain. In 1462, a record mentions a certain Juan de Oballe, who was a soldier in the army of King Enrique IV of Castile.

In the 16th century, the OBALLE surname is documented in various historical records from different regions of Spain. One notable individual was Álvaro de Oballe, a renowned poet and playwright born in Seville in 1532. His works, which included plays and sonnets, were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age.

Another prominent figure with the OBALLE surname was Diego de Oballe, a Spanish explorer and navigator who was part of the expeditions to the New World in the early 17th century. Born in Cadiz in 1587, he accompanied several voyages to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to the exploration and mapping of these regions.

In the 18th century, the OBALLE name appeared in records related to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For instance, a document from 1712 mentions a Pedro de Oballe, who was a landowner and cattle rancher in the province of Nueva Vizcaya (present-day northern Mexico).

While the OBALLE surname is relatively uncommon, it has persisted throughout the centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the historic region of Galicia, Spain. The name's connection to boundaries and borders highlights its geographic significance and the potential influence of location on its origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oballe

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

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

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