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

Ohlde, 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 Ohlde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohlde in America

Ohlde is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohlde surname appeared 223 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 Ohlde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohlde 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 Ohlde

The surname "OHLDE" is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Alt," meaning "old," and may have been used to denote someone who lived in an old settlement or near an ancient site.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the records of the town of Ohlde, located in Lower Saxony, Germany. This town was first mentioned in historical documents dating back to the 13th century, suggesting that the Ohlde surname may have originated in this region.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the spelling of the name varied, with variations such as "Olde," "Alde," and "Alde" appearing in various records. These variations likely reflect regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions at the time.

In the 16th century, the name Ohlde appears in the records of the city of Bremen, where a family by that name was prominent among the merchant class. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Hans Ohlde (1520-1587), a successful trader and landowner who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the Ohlde name can be found in the records of the University of Heidelberg, where several scholars with this surname were enrolled as students. One such individual was Johann Ohlde (1612-1682), who later became a renowned theologian and author of several influential works on religious philosophy.

In the 19th century, the Ohlde surname gained prominence in the field of music, with the birth of the composer and conductor Karl Ohlde (1828-1903). Hailing from the city of Leipzig, Ohlde's compositions were highly regarded during his lifetime and are still occasionally performed today.

Another notable bearer of the Ohlde name was the explorer and naturalist Friedrich Ohlde (1842-1917), who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the remote regions of South America. His extensive collection of specimens and detailed field notes are preserved in various museums and research institutions around the world.

While the surname Ohlde is not among the most common in Germany today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and encompasses a diverse range of professions and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohlde

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

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

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