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

Oggs, 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 Oggs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oggs in America

Oggs is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oggs surname appeared 138 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 Oggs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oggs 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 Oggs

The surname Oggs has its origins tracing back to the Middle Ages in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ogga," which referred to a young male sheep or ram. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a shepherd or dealt with sheep.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oggs can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and estates conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named Ogga, which is likely the root of the modern surname Oggs.

During the 13th century, the name Oggs appeared in various legal documents and records, such as the Curia Regis Rolls of 1205, which mention a Robert Oggs from Oxfordshire. Another notable early bearer of the name was William Oggs, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1230.

The surname Oggs has also been linked to certain place names in England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. For instance, the village of Oggesworthy in Gloucestershire may have derived its name from an early Oggs landowner or resident.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname Oggs was John Oggs (c. 1430-1495), a prominent merchant and landowner in Somerset. Another influential individual was William Oggs (1555-1623), a theologian and author who published several works on religious philosophy during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, the name Oggs was associated with Sir Thomas Oggs (1620-1683), a Member of Parliament and wealthy landowner who played a role in the English Civil War. His son, also named Thomas Oggs (1658-1721), followed in his footsteps and served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire.

During the 18th century, the Oggs family continued to hold substantial landholdings and influence in various parts of England. One notable member was Edward Oggs (1745-1812), a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in his local community.

As the name Oggs spread across England, it also underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Ogges, Ogg, and Ogge. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its association with sheep and pastoral occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oggs

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

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

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