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

Ogans, 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 Ogans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogans in America

Ogans is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogans surname appeared 192 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 Ogans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ogans 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 Ogans

The surname Ogans is believed to have originated from the ancient region of Gaul, which is now modern-day France. It emerged during the Early Middle Ages, around the 6th or 7th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "ogain," which means "to gain or acquire."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ogans can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions an individual named Radulfus Ogans, who was a landowner in the county of Somerset, England.

Throughout history, the spelling of the name has varied slightly, with variations such as Ogan, Ogane, and Ogayne appearing in different records. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named John Ogans was a prominent merchant in the city of London. Records indicate that he was involved in trade with continental Europe and had business dealings with the Hanseatic League.

During the 16th century, a family bearing the surname Ogans settled in the Scottish Highlands. One member, Angus Ogans (c. 1530-1602), was a respected clan chieftain and played a significant role in the local community.

In the 17th century, a literary figure named William Ogans (1620-1688) gained recognition for his poetry and writings on religious themes. His works were widely read and appreciated during that time period.

Another notable individual was Sir Robert Ogans (1745-1820), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. He was known for his leadership and bravery on the battlefield and was awarded several honors for his service.

The 19th century saw the rise of a prominent political figure named Elizabeth Ogans (1822-1901). She was an active campaigner for women's rights and played a crucial role in the suffrage movement in her home country of England.

While the surname Ogans may have originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, North America, and other regions, through migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogans

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

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

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