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

Ohlman, 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 Ohlman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohlman in America

Ohlman is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohlman surname appeared 362 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 Ohlman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohlman 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 Ohlman

The surname Ohlman is of German origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the German word "ohl," which translates to "awl," a small pointed tool used for making holes in various materials. The suffix "man" indicates a person associated with a particular occupation or trade.

The name Ohlman likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to an individual who worked as an awl maker or someone involved in a profession that required the use of an awl, such as a shoemaker or leather worker. It is believed that the earliest bearers of this surname hailed from the regions of present-day Germany, where the name first appeared in historical records.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ohlman can be found in the Cologne Schreinsbücher (Carpenters' Guild Records) from the 14th century, where an individual named Henrich Ohlman is listed as a member of the carpenters' guild. This suggests that the name was already in use at that time, potentially associated with woodworking or related trades.

In the 16th century, the Ohlman surname appeared in various church records and legal documents across German-speaking regions. For instance, a certain Johannes Ohlman was mentioned in the baptismal records of the St. Nikolai Church in Leipzig in 1572.

As the name spread and evolved over time, various spelling variations emerged, such as Olman, Ohlmann, and Ohlemann. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

Notable individuals bearing the Ohlman surname throughout history include:

1. Johann Ohlman (1643-1712), a German composer and organist known for his sacred choral works.
2. Friedrich Ohlman (1783-1855), a German architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin.
3. Charlotte Ohlman (1867-1941), a German writer and women's rights activist, known for her works advocating for gender equality.
4. Wilhelm Ohlman (1901-1978), a German-American chemist who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic rubber during World War II.
5. Hans Ohlman (1922-2008), a German-born American artist and sculptor, renowned for his abstract metal sculptures and public art installations.

While the surname Ohlman has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, its historical significance and connection to the German language and culture remain evident in its etymology and early records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohlman

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

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

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