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

Ochampaugh, 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 Ochampaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ochampaugh in America

Ochampaugh is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ochampaugh surname appeared 137 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 Ochampaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ochampaugh 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 Ochampaugh

The surname Ochampaugh has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated in the Dutch province of Overijssel, particularly in the town of Ommen. The name is a combination of two Dutch words, "ok" meaning "oak" and "ham" meaning "home" or "farm," suggesting a connection to an oak farm or homestead.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ochampaugh can be found in the Ommen church records from the mid-1600s. It was initially spelled as "Okkenhaug" or "Okkenhagh," which later evolved into the modern spelling of Ochampaugh. The name's evolution reflects the influence of local dialects and the gradual standardization of spelling over time.

Historical records indicate that the Ochampaugh family played a significant role in the agricultural community of Ommen and surrounding areas. Johan Ochampaugh (1649-1718) was a prominent landowner and farmer whose descendants continued the family's agricultural legacy for generations.

As the Dutch emigrated to other parts of the world, the name Ochampaugh traveled with them. One notable bearer of this surname was Willem Ochampaugh (1732-1802), who settled in the Dutch colony of Suriname in South America. He established a successful plantation and became a prominent figure in the local community.

Another individual of note was Pieter Ochampaugh (1789-1856), who migrated to the United States in the early 19th century. He settled in upstate New York and became a respected farmer and community leader.

In the 19th century, the Ochampaugh family continued to disperse across various regions. Jacobus Ochampaugh (1821-1897) was a successful merchant and landowner in South Africa, while his brother, Johannes Ochampaugh (1825-1901), established himself as a prosperous farmer in Australia.

Anna Ochampaugh (1868-1942), born in the Netherlands, was a renowned botanist and horticulturist. She made significant contributions to the study of Dutch flora and played a vital role in preserving rare plant species.

While the name Ochampaugh may not be as widely recognized as some other Dutch surnames, its history is deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the Netherlands and the resilience of those who bore this name as they ventured to new lands and built communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ochampaugh

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

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

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