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

Oe, 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 Oe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oe in America

Oe is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oe surname appeared 135 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 Oe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oe 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 Oe

The surname OE is of English origin, originating in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "oe", which meant "island" or "river island". This suggests that the surname was likely borne by individuals who lived on or near an island or a river island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OE can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1296, where a certain Robert Oe is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which lists a William Oe.

The OE surname is thought to have originated in the counties of Sussex and Worcestershire, where the earliest records of the name are found. However, over time, the name spread to other parts of England, particularly to the neighboring counties.

During the 16th century, the surname was sometimes spelled as "Oye" or "Oy", reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. In the Visitation of Gloucestershire in 1623, a family with the surname Oye is documented.

One notable bearer of the OE surname was Sir Thomas Oe (c. 1550-1612), a member of the English gentry from Worcestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire in the late 16th century.

Another noteworthy individual with the OE surname was John Oe (c. 1590-1660), a English clergyman who served as the Rector of Stratford-upon-Avon during the mid-17th century. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and is believed to have been acquainted with the famous playwright.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the OE surname was William Oe (1712-1785), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Sussex. He was involved in the local politics of the county and served as a Justice of the Peace.

The OE surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Oe Green in Buckinghamshire and Oe Hill in Surrey. These place names likely derived from the presence of families with the OE surname in those areas.

Throughout its history, the OE surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including members of the gentry, clergy, merchants, and landowners, reflecting the diverse origins and background of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oe

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

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

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