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

Oeder, 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 Oeder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oeder in America

Oeder is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oeder surname appeared 247 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 Oeder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oeder 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 Oeder

The surname Oeder originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "oede," which means "desolate" or "deserted." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a remote or uninhabited area.

Oeder was initially prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where it was often spelled as "Öder" or "Oedter." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from 1587, which mentions a certain "Hans Oeder" from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

During the 17th century, the name Oeder began to spread to other parts of Germany, including Saxony and Thuringia. A notable figure from this time was Johann Georg Oeder (1638-1705), a Lutheran theologian and author from Ansbach, who published several works on religious subjects.

In the 18th century, the Oeder family gained some prominence in the field of botany. Georg Christian Oeder (1728-1791) was a Danish botanist and illustrator, known for his contributions to the study of plant life in Denmark and Norway. His son, Georg Christian von Oeder (1763-1825), followed in his footsteps and became a distinguished botanist and horticulturist in Denmark.

Another prominent individual with the surname Oeder was Johann Christian Oeder (1722-1797), a German painter and engraver from Ansbach. He is known for his intricate etchings and engravings of plants and animals, which were highly valued for their scientific accuracy.

The 19th century saw the Oeder name spread further across Europe, with individuals bearing the surname found in countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and even as far as Russia. One notable figure from this period was Carl Christian Oeder (1771-1845), a German jurist and legal scholar from Saxony, who was widely respected for his work on civil law.

Throughout its history, the surname Oeder has maintained a relatively small but consistent presence in various parts of Germany and neighboring countries. While not a particularly common name, it has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions in fields such as theology, botany, art, and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oeder

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

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

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