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

Odishoo, 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 Odishoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odishoo in America

Odishoo is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odishoo surname appeared 126 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 Odishoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odishoo 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 Odishoo

The surname Odishoo has its origins in the ancient region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq. It is believed to have derived from the Akkadian word "udishu," which means "wanderer" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to nomadic or migratory tribes in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Odishoo can be found in cuneiform tablets dating back to the 3rd century BCE. These tablets, discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon, mention an individual named "Udishu-resh," which could be translated as "Odishoo the Chief."

During the Parthian Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq from 247 BCE to 224 CE, there is evidence of a family bearing the name Odishoo. This family is mentioned in several historical accounts as being prominent traders and merchants along the Silk Road.

In the 8th century CE, an Islamic scholar named Al-Odishoo is referenced in various manuscripts as having made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy. Unfortunately, not much is known about his specific place of birth or death.

As the name Odishoo spread throughout the Middle East and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations. In ancient Persian texts, it is sometimes spelled as "Udishuu," while in Arabic manuscripts, it appears as "Al-Awdishoo."

One notable figure with the surname Odishoo was Jalal al-Din Odishoo, a 13th-century Sufi poet and mystic from present-day Iran. His collection of poetic works, known as the "Divan of Odishoo," is still studied and celebrated in Persian literature today.

Another individual of note was Fatima Odishoo, a 15th-century female scholar and philosopher from Baghdad. She is recognized for her contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and her works were widely circulated throughout the Islamic world during her lifetime (1410-1475).

In the 16th century, a prominent merchant named Hassan Odishoo established a trading post in the city of Basra, which was a major hub for commerce along the Persian Gulf. His descendants continued to be involved in the lucrative trade of spices, textiles, and precious metals for generations.

The name Odishoo has also been associated with various place names throughout the Middle East. For instance, there is a village called Odishoo located in the northern region of modern-day Iraq, near the city of Mosul. This village is believed to have been founded by members of the Odishoo family during the Ottoman Empire.

While the surname Odishoo is not as widely recognized today as it once was, its rich history and connection to ancient civilizations and trade routes make it a fascinating subject for further study and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odishoo

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

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

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