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

Odham, 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 Odham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odham in America

Odham is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odham surname appeared 293 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 Odham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odham 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 Odham

The surname Odham is an uncommon English name with origins dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "od" meaning wealth or prosperity, and "ham" meaning homestead or village. The earliest known spelling variations include Odeham, Oddam, and Oddeham.

Records indicate the Odham name first appeared in Lancashire, a county in northwestern England, where the family held lands and estates. One of the earliest documented references to the name is found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332, which mention a John de Odeham residing in Lancashire.

During the Middle Ages, the Odham family played a role in the local events and affairs of their region. A notable figure was Sir Roger Odham, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France in the 14th century.

The Odhams later branched out to other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. In the 16th century, the name was recorded in the parish records of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, where a Thomas Odham was born in 1542.

One of the most famous bearers of the Odham name was John Odham, a prominent English clergyman and academic who lived from 1580 to 1644. He served as the Chancellor of Salisbury Cathedral and was a respected theologian and author of his time.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Odham, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 17th century. He was a benefactor of the town of Colchester, Essex, and his name is inscribed on the town's historic Odham's Walk.

In the 18th century, the Odham family continued to make their mark in various fields. Elizabeth Odham, born in 1721, was a renowned botanist and horticulturist who contributed significantly to the study of plant life in England.

While the Odham surname is relatively uncommon, it has left its mark on English history, with members of the family contributing to various aspects of society, including warfare, religion, commerce, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odham

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

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

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