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

Ogren, 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 Ogren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ogren in America

Ogren is the 13806th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ogren surname appeared 2,190 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 Ogren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ogren 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 Ogren

The surname Ogren originated in Sweden and dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "ograin," which means "to grow or cultivate." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with farmers or those involved in agricultural pursuits.

The earliest known record of the Ogren surname appears in the Swedish Parish Records from the late 1600s, particularly in the regions of Värmland and Dalarna. These records often documented the transition from patronymic naming conventions to hereditary surnames, indicating that Ogren was likely adopted as a surname during this period.

In the 18th century, the name Ogren was also found in various Swedish Church Records, including baptismal and marriage registers. One notable individual from this era was Johan Ogren (1712-1784), a prominent merchant and landowner in Gothenburg.

As the 19th century dawned, the Ogren surname began to appear in other parts of Scandinavia, particularly in Norway. This was likely due to migration patterns within the region. One notable Norwegian bearer of the name was Oline Ogren (1820-1892), a respected midwife and healer in the Trondheim area.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals with the Ogren surname immigrated to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada. One such individual was Carl Ogren (1858-1931), a Swedish immigrant who settled in Minnesota and became a successful businessman and philanthropist.

Another notable bearer of the Ogren name was Axel Ogren (1874-1959), a Swedish-American artist and painter renowned for his landscape and seascape paintings. He spent much of his career in California and is celebrated for capturing the beauty of the American West.

While the surname Ogren is relatively uncommon globally, it has a rich history rooted in Scandinavian culture and traditions. Its origins can be traced back to the agricultural heritage of Sweden, and its bearers have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ogren

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

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

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