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

Odendahl, 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 Odendahl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odendahl in America

Odendahl is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odendahl surname appeared 348 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 Odendahl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odendahl 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 Odendahl

The surname Odendahl originated in Germany, likely in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "od" meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy" and "dahl" meaning "valley." Hence, the name suggests someone who lived in a prosperous valley or settlement.

One of the earliest known records of the name Odendahl dates back to the 13th century in the region of Westphalia, Germany. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, describing the location where the initial bearer lived or came from. Similar spellings found in historical documents include Odendal, Odendael, and Odendaell.

In the 15th century, the name Odendahl appeared in the Schultheissenbuch, a register of landowners and taxpayers from the city of Soest in Westphalia. This indicates that members of the Odendahl family were among the affluent and prominent residents of the region during that time.

One notable figure with the surname Odendahl was Johann Odendahl, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1536 to 1607. He was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement and served as a professor at the University of Marburg.

Another individual of historical significance was Wilhelm Odendahl, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1619 to 1677. He is known for his intricate etchings and illustrations, which were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name Odendahl was found in the town of Bochum, located in the Ruhr region of Germany. A local historian, Matthias Odendahl (1715-1788), wrote extensively about the history and culture of the area, preserving valuable information about the region's past.

During the 19th century, a prominent member of the Odendahl family was Karl Odendahl, a German industrialist and entrepreneur who lived from 1815 to 1889. He founded a successful coal mining and steel manufacturing company, which played a significant role in the industrialization of the Ruhr Valley.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Odendahl was Maria Odendahl, a German novelist and poet who lived from 1860 to 1938. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, earning her critical acclaim during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odendahl

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

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

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