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

Oie, 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 Oie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oie in America

Oie is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oie surname appeared 349 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 Oie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oie 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 Oie

The surname OIE originated from France, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "oie," which means "goose." This suggests that the name may have been initially applied to someone who raised or dealt with geese.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OIE can be found in the parish records of Normandy, France, from the late 1500s. In these records, the name appears as "Oye," which was likely a variation of the spelling at the time.

In the 17th century, the surname OIE was also found in the records of the Île-de-France region, particularly in the area around Paris. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Ois" or "Oyes."

A notable early bearer of the surname OIE was Jacques Oie, a French merchant and trader who lived in the late 16th century. He was involved in the lucrative textile trade between France and the Low Countries.

In the 18th century, the surname OIE appeared in the records of the Burgundy region of France. One prominent figure from this time was Pierre OIE (1710-1784), a renowned vintner who played a significant role in establishing the reputation of the region's fine wines.

Another individual of note was Marie-Antoinette OIE (1785-1862), a celebrated French artist known for her intricate landscape paintings. Her works were highly sought after by nobles and wealthy patrons during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the surname OIE spread to other parts of Europe, including Belgium and Switzerland. One notable bearer was Jean-Baptiste OIE (1825-1901), a Belgian engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and railway systems.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname OIE in the British Isles dates back to the late 18th century, when a family of French Huguenot refugees settled in England. One of their descendants, William OIE (1812-1879), became a successful industrialist and philanthropist in the city of Manchester.

While the surname OIE is not as common as some other French surnames, it has left a notable mark throughout history, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to fields such as trade, viticulture, art, engineering, and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oie

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

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

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