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

Ochman, 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 Ochman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ochman in America

Ochman is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ochman surname appeared 275 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 Ochman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ochman 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 Ochman

The surname Ochman is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Wielkopolska, located in west-central Poland. The name is derived from the Polish word "ochar," which means "ocher" or a type of yellow-red pigment used in paints and dyes.

One of the earliest known records of the Ochman surname can be found in the 16th-century parish records of Kalisz, a city in the Greater Poland region. The name was likely associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of ocher pigments, which were in high demand during that era for various artistic and industrial purposes.

In the 17th century, the Ochman surname gained prominence among the Polish nobility and gentry. Bartłomiej Ochman (1590-1644), a nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish War, serving as a cavalry captain under King Władysław IV Vasa.

During the 18th century, the Ochman family established themselves as landowners and nobles in the region of Małopolska (Lesser Poland). Jan Ochman (1720-1795), a prominent landowner and philanthropist, was known for his contributions to the development of local communities and support for educational initiatives.

In the 19th century, the Ochman surname spread beyond Poland due to migration and exploration. Franciszek Ochman (1810-1882), a Polish explorer and naturalist, gained recognition for his expeditions to South America, where he documented numerous plant and animal species.

Johanna Ochman (1878-1965), a Polish-American opera singer, was celebrated for her performances in opera houses across Europe and the United States in the early 20th century. She was particularly renowned for her portrayal of leading roles in operas by Wagner and Verdi.

The Ochman surname has continued to be prominent in various fields, including academia, arts, and sciences. Henryk Ochman (1925-2017), a Polish-American biologist and geneticist, made significant contributions to the study of molecular evolution and phylogenetics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ochman

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

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

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