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

Odish, 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 Odish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odish in America

Odish is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odish surname appeared 252 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 Odish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odish 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 Odish

The surname Odish has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "od" or "od-", meaning wealth or prosperity, and "ish", which was a common suffix used to denote a person's occupation or status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Odish can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of land ownership and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared in various forms, such as Odisshe and Odishe, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

The name Odish was particularly prevalent in the county of Lincolnshire, where it was closely associated with several prominent families during the Middle Ages. One notable figure was Sir John Odish, a wealthy landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his involvement in the Barons' War against King Henry III.

In the 14th century, the Odish family established a strong presence in the village of Odisholme, which derived its name from their surname. This village, located in Lincolnshire, served as a stronghold for the family and their descendants for several generations.

During the Renaissance period, the Odish name gained further recognition with the birth of William Odish (1509-1578), a renowned scholar and clergyman. He served as the Dean of York and was highly respected for his contributions to theology and education.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Odish (1620-1692), a celebrated writer and poet from Nottinghamshire. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely read and admired during the 17th century.

As the Odish family spread across different regions of England, variations in spelling emerged, such as Odishe, Odyshe, and Odyshe. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and individual preferences.

In the 18th century, Richard Odish (1745-1821) gained prominence as a successful merchant and philanthropist in the city of Bristol. He was known for his generous contributions to various charitable causes and his support for the abolition of slavery.

The surname Odish has endured throughout the centuries, with many families bearing this name contributing to various aspects of English society, including literature, academia, religion, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odish

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

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

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