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

Ojo, 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 Ojo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ojo in America

Ojo is the 19581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ojo surname appeared 1,378 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 Ojo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ojo 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 Ojo

The surname "Ojo" is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "ojo" meaning "eye". In medieval Spain, it was not uncommon for surnames to be derived from physical characteristics or occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Ojo" can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a historical document from 1253 that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its conquest by the Christian monarchs. The document mentions an individual named Pedro Ojo, suggesting that the surname was already in use by that time.

During the 15th century, the surname "Ojo" appeared in various Spanish records and manuscripts, such as the Libro del Repartimiento de Córdoba (1492) and the Libro de Apeos y Repartimientos de Loja (1505). These documents indicate that families bearing the surname "Ojo" were present in different regions of Spain, including Andalusia and Granada.

One notable figure with the surname "Ojo" was Francisco Ojo de Salinas (1564-1641), a Spanish priest and writer who authored several religious works. Another was Juan Ojo de Dios (1600-1668), a Franciscan friar and theologian born in Seville, who wrote extensively on theological subjects.

In the 18th century, Domingo Ojo de Buen Tiempo (1720-1789) was a renowned Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and the Northwest Coast of America. He is celebrated for his contributions to the exploration and mapping of these regions.

Miguela Ojo de Saavedra (1785-1860) was a prominent figure in the Spanish War of Independence against the French occupation. She played a crucial role in the defense of her hometown, Málaga, and is remembered for her bravery and patriotism.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "Ojo" spread across various parts of the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Latin America, where many descendants of Spanish settlers adopted the name. It remains a relatively common surname in countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ojo

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

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

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