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

Ohland, 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 Ohland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohland in America

Ohland is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohland surname appeared 367 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 Ohland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohland 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 Ohland

The surname Ohland is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. Many experts suggest that it is a locational surname, derived from a specific place or region within Germany. One theory is that the name is derived from the old German words "oh" and "land," which together can roughly translate to "higher ground" or "elevated land."

Some historians have found references to individuals bearing the Ohland surname in ancient manuscripts and records from various parts of Germany. However, it is important to note that spellings and variations of surnames were quite common during those times, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact origin and meaning with absolute certainty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ohland surname can be found in a baptismal record from the town of Hannover, dated 1597. This record mentions a man named Hans Ohland, who was a local farmer. Another early reference is from a land registry in the village of Hesse, where a certain Gertrude Ohland is listed as a landowner in the year 1612.

In the 18th century, a notable individual with the Ohland surname was Johann Ohland, a renowned clockmaker who lived in the city of Nuremberg from 1725 to 1802. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

During the 19th century, the Ohland name gained further prominence with the emergence of Friedrich Ohland, a famous German poet and novelist. Born in 1789 in Württemberg, Ohland's literary works, which often explored themes of nature and German folklore, earned him widespread acclaim across Europe. He passed away in 1860.

Another prominent figure from this time period was Elise Ohland, a pioneering German educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in 1820 in Berlin, she established several schools for girls and fought tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women. Elise Ohland lived until 1892 and left a lasting legacy in the field of education.

In the early 20th century, a notable bearer of the Ohland surname was Karl Ohland, a German civil engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of several major bridges and infrastructure projects across Germany. He lived from 1876 to 1944.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Ohland surname who left their mark on history, showcasing the rich tapestry of stories and accomplishments associated with this German family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohland

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

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

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