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

Ogle, 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 Ogle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogle in America

Ogle is the 2524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogle surname appeared 14,354 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Ogle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ogle 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 Ogle

The surname Ogle has its origins in Northumberland, England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word 'oghil', meaning 'eye' or 'window'. This name likely referred to someone who lived near a distinctive natural landmark or a prominent window in a building.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ogle name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland in 1166, where it appears as 'Oghill'. The name is also found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which lists several individuals with variations of the spelling, such as 'Ogel' and 'Oggel'.

In the 13th century, the Ogle family established themselves as landowners and prominent figures in Northumberland. The first recorded member of this family was Robert de Ogle, who was granted the manor of Ogle in 1241 by King Henry III. This manor likely took its name from the family, further solidifying their connection to the region.

The Ogle family played a significant role in the history of Northumberland, particularly during the conflicts with Scotland in the 14th and 15th centuries. Sir Robert Ogle (1361-1409) was a renowned military leader who fought alongside Henry Percy, known as 'Hotspur', against the Scots. His son, Sir Robert Ogle (1390-1436), was also a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses.

Another notable figure in the Ogle family was Cuthbert Ogle (1577-1625), who served as the Governor of Newcastle upon Tyne and played a crucial role in defending the city during the English Civil War. His loyalty to King Charles I earned him the title of Baron Ogle in 1624.

The Ogle surname has also been associated with various place names in Northumberland, such as Ogle Castle, Ogle Dene, and Ogle Burn. These places were likely named after the Ogle family, further cementing their legacy in the region.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the Ogle surname have made their mark in various fields. These include Samuel Ogle (1692-1752), who served as the Governor of Maryland, and Sir Charles Morice Ogle (1775-1858), a British naval officer and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Arctic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogle

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

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

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