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

Ohde, 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 Ohde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohde in America

Ohde is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohde surname appeared 267 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 Ohde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohde 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 Ohde

The surname OHDE is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, which was once a medieval duchy in modern-day eastern Germany. The name is thought to derive from the Old German word "od," meaning "prosperity" or "fortune," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were prosperous individuals or came from a wealthy family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OHDE surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the area by that time.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named Johannes OHDE was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Leipzig, which was part of the duchy of Saxony. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, indicating that the name was associated with wealth and status.

In the 15th century, a family of the OHDE surname owned a large estate near the town of Freiberg, which was located in the Electorate of Saxony. The estate was known as the "Gut Ohde," and it is believed that this place name might have influenced the spelling of the surname over time.

Another notable individual bearing the OHDE surname was Hans OHDE, born in 1520 in the town of Zwickau, Saxony. He was a renowned goldsmith and craftsman, whose work was highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy citizens of the region.

In the 17th century, a member of the OHDE family named Christoph OHDE (1610-1678) was a respected theologian and author, who served as a pastor in various cities across Saxony. He published several works on religious topics and was known for his scholarly contributions.

During the 18th century, the OHDE surname spread beyond Saxony, as members of the family migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. One notable figure was Johann Friedrich OHDE (1738-1805), a composer and organist from the city of Halle, who gained recognition for his musical compositions and performances.

As the OHDE surname continued to disperse throughout Germany and Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ode, Oede, and Öde, reflecting regional dialects and language changes over time. However, the original form of OHDE remained prevalent and continued to be used by many families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohde

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

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

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