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

Ohnemus, 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 Ohnemus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohnemus in America

Ohnemus is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohnemus surname appeared 486 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 Ohnemus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohnemus 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 Ohnemus

The surname Ohnemus is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "ohne" meaning "without" and "mus" which refers to a type of porridge or gruel, suggesting a possible connection to someone who abstained from consuming certain foods.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various German church records and census documents from the late 1500s and early 1600s, primarily concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Some variations in spelling include Ohnemuß, Ohnmus, and Ohnemos.

While the name does not appear in renowned historical records like the Domesday Book, there are mentions of individuals bearing the Ohnemus surname in local chronicles and town annals from the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable example is Johann Ohnemus, a respected blacksmith born in 1632 in the town of Erlangen, who was celebrated for his craftsmanship and innovative techniques.

In the 19th century, the Ohnemus family spread across different parts of Europe, with some members migrating to the United States and Canada. Karl Ohnemus (1811-1889), a prominent German-American businessman and landowner in Pennsylvania, was among the early immigrants who helped establish the name in North America.

Other notable individuals with the Ohnemus surname include:

1. Friedrich Ohnemus (1788-1842), a German botanist and naturalist renowned for his work on the flora of the Rhineland region.
2. Elise Ohnemus (1853-1923), a German operatic soprano who performed in major opera houses across Europe in the late 19th century.
3. Gustav Ohnemus (1872-1939), a German architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings and public spaces in Berlin during the early 20th century.
4. Ingrid Ohnemus (1921-2003), a Norwegian painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works and outdoor installations.
5. Erich Ohnemus (1949-2018), a German-American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of automotive technology and energy-efficient systems.

While the Ohnemus name may not be as widely recognized as some other surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohnemus

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

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

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