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

Ohs, 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 Ohs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohs in America

Ohs is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohs surname appeared 230 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 Ohs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohs 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 Ohs

The surname OHS is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "ohs," which meant "ox." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to those who worked with oxen or in the cattle trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OHS surname can be found in the town records of Cologne, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. Specifically, a man named Heinrich OHS is mentioned as a resident of the city in the year 1278.

In the 15th century, the OHS name appeared in several historical documents across various regions of Germany. For example, a merchant by the name of Hans OHS is recorded as having conducted business in the city of Hamburg in 1423.

As the centuries passed, the OHS surname spread beyond its German roots. In the late 16th century, a man named Willem OHS was documented as a resident of the Dutch city of Amsterdam. This suggests that the name had begun to establish itself in the Netherlands by this time.

One notable individual with the OHS surname was Johann OHS, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1580 to 1634. He is renowned for his intricate etchings and woodcuts, many of which depicted religious themes and scenes from the Bible.

In the 18th century, the OHS name made its way to England. Records show that a family by the name of OHS settled in the county of Yorkshire in the early 1700s. One member of this family, Thomas OHS, was born in 1718 and went on to become a successful merchant and landowner.

Another prominent figure with the OHS surname was Friedrich OHS, a German philosopher and author who lived from 1772 to 1851. He is best known for his work on ethics and moral philosophy, which influenced many subsequent thinkers in the field.

As the 19th century dawned, the OHS name continued to spread across Europe and beyond. In 1842, a man named Wilhelm OHS emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in the city of Philadelphia. He went on to establish a successful bakery business, which remained in operation for several generations.

One of the most celebrated individuals with the OHS surname was the German composer and conductor Hans OHS, who lived from 1865 to 1928. He is renowned for his orchestral works and operas, which were widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohs

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

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

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