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

Odle, 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 Odle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odle in America

Odle is the 8317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odle surname appeared 3,984 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Odle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odle 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 Odle

The surname ODLE has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "odal," which meant a homestead or an estate held by inheritance. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who owned or resided on such inherited properties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ODLE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, including "Odele" and "Odell," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that era.

In the 13th century, records show the presence of an individual named John Odle in the county of Oxfordshire. This could be one of the earliest documented instances of the modern spelling of the surname. Around the same time, the name was also found in areas such as Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, indicating its spread across different regions of England.

The ODLE surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One example is Thomas Odle (c.1570-1623), an English clergyman and writer who served as the rector of Woodchurch in Kent. Another prominent figure was John Odle (1681-1749), a British naval officer who served during the War of the Spanish Succession and later became the Governor of Newfoundland.

In the literary realm, Samuel Odle (1677-1720) was an English poet and playwright known for his works such as "The Double Welcome" and "The Rover." Additionally, William Odle (1786-1856) was a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Weyhill, Hampshire.

The ODLE surname has also been linked to place names and older spellings of locations. For instance, the village of Odell in Bedfordshire, England, may have derived its name from the Old English word "odal," potentially indicating a connection to the surname's origins.

It is worth noting that while the ODLE surname has a rich history in England, it has also been found in various other parts of the world, likely due to migration and the spread of English-speaking populations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odle

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

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

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