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

Oen, 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 Oen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oen in America

Oen is the 52970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oen surname appeared 391 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 Oen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oen 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 Oen

The surname OEN has its origins in the Germanic regions of Europe, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Germanic word "oan," which means "to own or possess." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who were landowners or held significant property.

During the medieval period, the name OEN began to appear in various records and documents across the Germanic regions. One notable mention can be found in the Codex Aureus, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript from the Carolingian era, where a scribe named Odoen is listed as one of the contributors.

As the name spread throughout Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Oen, Oene, and Oehen. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic shifts over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OEN can be traced back to a nobleman named Willelmus Oen, who lived in the 11th century and was a prominent figure in the court of the Holy Roman Empire. Another notable individual was Johannes Oen, a Dutch scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century and made significant contributions to the study of biblical exegesis.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence in England, where a family of OENs settled in the county of Dorset. One of the most notable members of this family was Sir Thomas Oen, a renowned military commander who served under King Henry VIII and played a crucial role in the English campaigns against France.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a notable figure named Pieter Oen, a Dutch explorer and navigator who led several expeditions to the East Indies and made significant contributions to the mapping and charting of the region.

As the centuries progressed, the surname OEN continued to be represented across various fields and professions. In the 19th century, a German philosopher named Friedrich Oen gained recognition for his works on metaphysics and the nature of human consciousness.

Throughout its history, the surname OEN has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, military leaders, explorers, and philosophers. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the annals of history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and accomplishments of those who have borne this distinguished surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oen

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

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

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