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

Odoms, 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 Odoms surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Odoms in America

Odoms is the 20926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Odoms surname appeared 1,259 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 Odoms.

We can also compare 2010 data for Odoms 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 Odoms

The surname Odoms has its origins in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "od" meaning wealth or prosperity, and "ham" meaning homestead or settlement. The Odoms surname likely originated as a place name, referring to a prosperous or wealthy homestead or village.

One of the earliest known records of the Odoms name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a great survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Odeham," referring to a settlement or dwelling place.

During the Middle Ages, the spelling of the name varied considerably, with variations such as Odham, Odome, and Odoume appearing in historical documents. These variations reflect the evolving nature of language and the influence of regional dialects on the spelling of surnames.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John Odom was recorded as owning land in the county of Oxfordshire. This early record demonstrates the presence of the Odoms surname in England during the medieval period.

Another significant figure in the history of the Odoms name was Sir William Odoms, a knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. Sir William was known for his valor and military service, and his name is mentioned in various chronicles and records of the time.

The Odoms surname continued to be prominent throughout English history, with notable individuals bearing the name. In the 16th century, Thomas Odoms was a respected scholar and author, who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics. His works were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, the Odoms name was also found in the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was William Odoms, who arrived in Virginia in 1635. He and his family played a role in the early settlement and development of the colonies.

Another prominent figure was Samuel Odoms, a leading figure in the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1742, Samuel served as a Colonel in the Continental Army and was instrumental in several key battles against the British forces.

As the centuries progressed, the Odoms surname continued to be found across various regions and cultures, with individuals bearing the name making significant contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Odoms

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

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

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