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

Ogburn, 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 Ogburn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogburn in America

Ogburn is the 10132nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogburn surname appeared 3,182 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ogburn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ogburn 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 Ogburn

The surname OGBURN has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hog" and "burn," which collectively refer to a small stream or brook frequented by hogs or swine. This suggests that the name may have initially been a place name, referring to a particular location where hogs would gather around a water source.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the OGBURN surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, dated around 1273. This historical document lists a person named William de Hoggebourn, which is likely an early spelling variation of the OGBURN name. This record provides evidence of the name's existence in medieval England.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the OGBURN surname appears in various parish records and legal documents across different counties in England, including Bedfordshire, Lincolnshire, and Oxfordshire. These records often showcase spelling variations such as Hoggebourne, Hogbourne, and Ogborne, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames during that era.

Notably, the OGBURN surname is associated with several historical figures throughout the centuries. One prominent individual was Thomas Ogburn (1609-1695), an English clergyman and writer who served as the rector of Stanton St John in Oxfordshire. Another notable figure was William Ogburn (1886-1959), an American sociologist and statistician who made significant contributions to the field of social research.

Other individuals with the OGBURN surname include John Ogburn (1609-1686), an English Puritan minister who immigrated to New England in the 17th century, and William Fielding Ogburn (1886-1959), an American sociologist and statistician known for his work on cultural lag theory.

The OGBURN name has also been linked to various place names across England, such as Hogburn Plantation in Cambridgeshire and Hogburn Farm in Bedfordshire. These place names likely derived from the original Old English words that gave rise to the surname, further reinforcing its connection to specific geographical locations.

Over the centuries, the OGBURN surname has endured and spread across various regions, with descendants bearing this name contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on history. While the exact origins and early bearers of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its longevity and enduring presence serve as a testament to its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogburn

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

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

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