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

Oehring, 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 Oehring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oehring in America

Oehring is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oehring surname appeared 198 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 Oehring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oehring 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 Oehring

The surname Oehring originated in Germany, specifically in regions such as Bavaria and Saxony, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "ör," which means "ear," and the suffix "-ing," denoting descent or belonging. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone with a distinctive ear shape or someone associated with ear-related professions like a jeweler or goldsmith.

Historical records indicate that the name Oehring first appeared in the 13th century, with mentions in various town registers and tax rolls. One of the earliest documented instances is found in the Nuremberg City Archives, which references a certain Konrad Oehring in 1287. The name also appears in the Bautzen Town Records from 1412, where a Hans Oehring is mentioned.

In the 15th century, the surname Oehring can be found in the Wittenberg University Matriculation Records, which enrolled students from across Germany. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions by that time. The spelling variations included Öhring, Oehring, and Oering.

Notable individuals with the surname Oehring throughout history include Johann Oehring (1592-1668), a German theologian and prolific author who wrote numerous religious texts. Another prominent figure was Friedrich Oehring (1770-1837), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.

In the 19th century, Wilhelm Oehring (1819-1892) was a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Oehring Machinery Works in Magdeburg. His company played a significant role in the development of agricultural machinery during the Industrial Revolution.

Other historical figures include Karl Oehring (1877-1945), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, and Erich Oehring (1905-1991), a German Olympic rower who competed in the 1936 Berlin Games.

The surname Oehring can also be found in various place names across Germany, such as Oehringen, a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and Oehringshausen, a village in Hesse. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing this name in those regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oehring

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

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

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