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

Oechsner, 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 Oechsner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oechsner in America

Oechsner is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oechsner surname appeared 355 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 Oechsner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oechsner 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 Oechsner

The surname Oechsner originates from Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

The name Oechsner is derived from the German word "Ochsner," which means "one who tends to oxen" or "oxherd." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in agricultural or pastoral occupations, specifically working with oxen.

Historical records indicate that the name Oechsner appeared in various medieval manuscripts and documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable early mention is found in the Augsburg tax records from 1324, where a certain Hans Oechsner is listed as a taxpayer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Oechsner surname dates back to the late 15th century, when a certain Lienhart Oechsner was mentioned in the town records of Ulm in 1487. Another early bearer of the name was Hans Oechsner, a farmer from Augsburg, who lived in the early 16th century.

Over the centuries, the Oechsner surname has seen various spellings and variations, such as Öchsner, Ochsner, and Oxner, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations.

A few notable individuals with the surname Oechsner include:

1. Johann Oechsner (1701-1771), a German theologian and philosopher from Nürnberg.
2. Theodor Oechsner (1826-1892), a German architect and urban planner from Stuttgart.
3. Margarete Oechsner (1882-1958), a German painter and artist from Munich.
4. Emil Oechsner (1889-1964), a German composer and music educator from Mannheim.
5. Rudolf Oechsner (1902-1978), a German architect and urban planner from Freiburg im Breisgau.

The Oechsner surname has a rich history rooted in the agricultural traditions of southern Germany, and its bearers have made significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oechsner

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

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

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