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

Ojibway, 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 Ojibway surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ojibway in America

Ojibway is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ojibway surname appeared 139 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 Ojibway.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ojibway 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 Ojibway

The surname Ojibway originates from a Native American tribe known as the Ojibwe, an Anishinaabe people located in the northern United States and Canada. This name is derived from a word in their language, which translates to "puckered" or "to roast." It is believed that the name was initially given to the tribe due to their practice of puckering the mouth when using the dream-catchers, a cultural symbol.

The Ojibwe tribe has a long and rich history, dating back to the 17th century when they were first encountered by European settlers. They played a significant role in the fur trade and were renowned for their skilled craftsmanship, particularly in the making of birch bark canoes and intricate beadwork.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Ojibway can be found in the journals of French explorers and missionaries who interacted with the tribe during their travels through the Great Lakes region. These accounts provide valuable insights into the customs and way of life of the Ojibwe people during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Ojibway, including:

1. Chief Bemidji Ojibway (1807-1904), a prominent leader of the Ojibwe tribe who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with the United States government.
2. Anna Ojibway (1873-1956), a skilled basket weaver and cultural preservationist who helped to revive traditional Ojibwe artistry.
3. John Ojibway (1865-1942), an influential advocate for Native American rights and education, who worked tirelessly to promote the preservation of Ojibwe language and traditions.
4. Mary Ojibway (1890-1978), a respected elder and storyteller who shared the oral histories and legends of the Ojibwe people with younger generations.
5. William Ojibway (1920-1995), a decorated World War II veteran and activist who fought for the recognition of Native American contributions to the war effort.

The surname Ojibway has a deep connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Ojibwe people, serving as a testament to their resilience, traditions, and enduring presence in the lands they have inhabited for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ojibway

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

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

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