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

Ohle, 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 Ohle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohle in America

Ohle is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohle surname appeared 319 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 Ohle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohle 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 Ohle

The surname Ohle originates from Germany, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "ohil," which means "region" or "area." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular geographical location or area where the earliest bearers of the name resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ohle can be found in the historical records of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt during the 13th century. These records mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as "Ohele" and "Oehle," indicating that the surname had already begun to establish itself in the region.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other parts of Germany, including the states of Thuringia and Bavaria. This dispersion was likely due to migration patterns and the establishment of new settlements during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes Ohle (1435-1507) was mentioned in the city records of Erfurt, Thuringia. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, contributing to the local economy and community.

The 16th century saw the emergence of another individual with the surname Ohle, Hans Ohle (1512-1578), who was a respected theologian and reformer associated with the Protestant Reformation movement in Germany.

During the 17th century, the name Ohle appeared in the records of the town of Oehringen, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. These records documented the presence of a family named Ohle, indicating their long-standing presence in the region.

In the 18th century, a significant figure named Friedrich Ohle (1738-1811) gained recognition as a renowned mathematician and astronomer. He made valuable contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and lunar theory, earning him a place in the annals of German scientific history.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Ohle was Karl Ohle (1865-1942), a German artist and painter from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, primarily landscapes and portraits, were highly regarded and exhibited in various galleries throughout Germany.

While the surname Ohle has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins and early historical references remain firmly rooted in the German territories, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohle

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

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

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