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

Oechsle, 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 Oechsle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oechsle in America

Oechsle is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oechsle surname appeared 363 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 Oechsle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oechsle 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 Oechsle

The surname Oechsle originated in Germany, likely during the late medieval period or the early modern era. It is believed to have derived from a German toponymic name, referring to a place or location where the earliest bearers of the name resided.

One potential origin could be the town of Öxle, a small village located in the southern German state of Baden-Württemberg. Alternatively, the name might have stemmed from the German word "Öchslein," which means "little ox" or "young ox," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or a physical characteristic of the family's ancestors.

Historical records indicate that the name Oechsle appeared in various German regions, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in church registers and municipal archives from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One notable figure bearing the Oechsle surname was Johann Michael Oechsle (1693-1764), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Tübingen. His writings on natural philosophy and ethics were widely influential in academic circles of the time.

In the 19th century, Johann Andreas Oechsle (1805-1884) gained recognition as a German educator and author. He published several books on teaching methods and educational reforms, contributing to the development of pedagogical practices in Germany.

Another individual of historical significance was Karl Oechsle (1879-1944), a German architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in cities like Mannheim and Heidelberg.

The name Oechsle also appeared in various historical documents and records throughout the centuries, including tax rolls, property deeds, and military rosters, reflecting the presence and activities of families bearing this surname across different regions of Germany.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Oechsle, Öchsle, or Oexle, were common due to regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. Additionally, the name might have been associated with certain place names or locations that have since been lost or altered over the course of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oechsle

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

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

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