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

Ohlrogge, 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 Ohlrogge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohlrogge in America

Ohlrogge is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohlrogge surname appeared 187 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 Ohlrogge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohlrogge 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 Ohlrogge

The surname Ohlrogge has its origins in the Low German language and is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany. The name likely dates back to the 16th or 17th century and is thought to be derived from the Low German words "ohl" meaning "old" and "rogge" meaning "rye." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an old rye field or perhaps was involved in the cultivation or trade of rye.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ohlrogge can be found in the parish records of the town of Visselhövede, located in the present-day state of Lower Saxony, Germany. In these records, a Johann Ohlrogge is mentioned in the year 1645, suggesting that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the late 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johann Friedrich Ohlrogge (1734-1798), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Göttingen. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were influential during the Enlightenment period.

Another prominent figure with the surname Ohlrogge was Christoph Friedrich Ohlrogge (1789-1858), a German politician and jurist who served as the mayor of the city of Lübeck in the mid-19th century. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the Hanseatic city-state during his tenure.

In the 19th century, the name Ohlrogge appears to have spread beyond its original northern German homeland. Records show individuals with this surname living in other parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like the Netherlands and Denmark.

One example is Theodor Ohlrogge (1834-1911), a German-born businessman and entrepreneur who established himself in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He founded a successful shipping company and was involved in the development of the city's harbor infrastructure.

Another individual of note is Erna Ohlrogge (1885-1979), a German artist and painter who was active in the early 20th century. She was known for her landscape paintings and portraits, and her works were exhibited in various galleries across Germany.

While the surname Ohlrogge is not among the most common in Germany today, it has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries to its origins in the northern regions of the country. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, politicians, businessmen, and artists, leaving a lasting mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohlrogge

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

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

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