2000
#2,362
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 14,050
First available Census row
Per 100,000 5.21
Uncommon Last name
Ogle
Derived from a place name meaning "oak tree," or from a nickname meaning "one with a wandering eye."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 15,372 Americans carry the last name Ogle. That puts it at #2,629 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.48 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 22,297 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ogle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Ogle with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
15K
1 in 22,297
Census rank
#2,629
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
13K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 13,405 bearers of the surname Ogle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.48 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2629th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ogle, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ogle
Among Census respondents with the surname Ogle, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ogle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ogle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.8% · 11,900
- Two or more races4.1% · 550
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 378
- Black or African American2.7% · 363
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 131
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 83
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ogle
Ogle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#2,524
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 14,354
+304 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 4.87
Rank movement Down 162 places
2020
#2,629
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 13,405
-949 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 4.48
Rank movement Down 105 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,362 | 14,050 | 5.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,524 | 14,354 | 4.87 | +304 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 162 places |
| 2020 | #2,629 | 13,405 | 4.48 | -949 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 105 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ogle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,524 | #2,629 | -4.2% |
| Count | 14,354 | 13,405 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 4.87 | 4.48 | -7.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ogle bearers went from 14,354 to 13,405 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 105 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,524 to #2,629.
FAQ
Ogle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ogle?
Name Census estimates that about 15,372 living Americans carry the surname Ogle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 22,297 residents.
How common is Ogle?
Ogle ranks #2,629 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.48 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 13,405 people with the surname Ogle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (15,372), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4.48 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.48 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Ogle.
Has Ogle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ogle went from 14,354 recorded bearers to 13,405. That is a decrease of 949 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #2,524 to #2,629.
What does the Census say about the background of Ogle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ogle, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ogle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.8% (11,900 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ogle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.8%), Two or More Races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ogle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ogle mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "oak tree," or from a nickname meaning "one with a wandering eye." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ogle (4.48 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ogle?
Want to know how many people are called Ogle? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.