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

Ohlsson, 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 Ohlsson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohlsson in America

Ohlsson is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohlsson surname appeared 356 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 Ohlsson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohlsson 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 Ohlsson

The surname Ohlsson has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is a patronymic name, derived from the combination of the Swedish word "ohl" meaning "ale" or "beer" and the suffix "-sson" meaning "son of." The name suggests that the original bearer was likely the son of someone involved in the brewing or selling of ale.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ohlsson can be found in the Swedish church records from the parish of Älghult in the province of Småland, where a man named Lars Ohlsson was registered in 1593. The name also appeared in various other parishes across Sweden during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 19th century, the spelling of the name evolved to include variations such as Olsson and Ölsson, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. One notable bearer of the name during this period was the Swedish painter Johan Gustaf Olsson, born in 1853, who is known for his landscapes and portraits.

The Ohlsson name has also been associated with several prominent individuals throughout history. One such figure was Erik Ohlsson, a Swedish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War during the early 17th century. He played a crucial role in the Swedish victories at the Battle of Breitenfeld in 1631 and the Battle of Lützen in 1632.

Another notable bearer of the name was Carl Ohlsson, a Swedish archaeologist born in 1877, who conducted extensive excavations and research on the Viking Age in Scandinavia. His work contributed significantly to our understanding of the material culture and settlements of the Vikings.

In the field of literature, the Swedish author and playwright August Ohlsson, born in 1835, gained recognition for his satirical works and plays that explored social issues and critiqued the Swedish upper class of his time.

Lastly, Nils Ohlsson, born in 1887, was a Swedish politician and trade union leader who played a prominent role in the Swedish labor movement during the early 20th century. He served as the chairman of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) from 1932 to 1947.

While the Ohlsson name has evolved over time and spread to other parts of the world through migration, its roots can be traced back to the Swedish brewing traditions of the 16th century, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history encapsulated within this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohlsson

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

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

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