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

Ohman, 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 Ohman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohman in America

Ohman is the 15328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohman surname appeared 1,913 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ohman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohman 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 Ohman

The surname Ohman has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is a locational name derived from the Swedish word "ö," meaning "island," and "man," meaning "man." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived on an island or came from an area with a prominent island.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 16th century, where a man named Olof Ohman was mentioned in the parish of Östra Husby, Östergötland. This region, located in southern Sweden, is known for its numerous lakes and islands, providing a plausible origin for the name.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records across Sweden, including the Värmland county census of 1645, which listed a family headed by Nils Ohman. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled with variations such as Öhman or Öman, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable individual bearing the Ohman surname was Carl Ohman (1779-1856), a Swedish songwriter and composer who wrote several popular folk songs and hymns. His works were widely celebrated and helped to preserve the musical heritage of Sweden.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of David Ohman (1819-1895), a Swedish-American businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Ohman Mining Company in Minnesota, which played a crucial role in the development of the state's iron ore industry.

Another significant figure was Nils Ohman (1865-1932), a Swedish-American architect who designed several iconic buildings in Minneapolis, including the Basilica of St. Mary and the Swedish Institute. His works blended traditional Swedish architectural styles with modern elements, leaving a lasting impact on the city's skyline.

Johannes Ohman (1892-1967), a Swedish physicist and inventor, made significant contributions to the field of spectroscopy. He developed the Ohman spectrograph, a groundbreaking instrument used in the analysis of atomic and molecular structures.

In more recent times, Ingrid Ohman (born 1936) has gained recognition as a renowned Swedish painter and sculptor. Her works, often inspired by nature and mythology, have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, earning her critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohman

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

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

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