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

Olberg, 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 Olberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olberg in America

Olberg is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olberg surname appeared 247 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 Olberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olberg 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 Olberg

The surname Olberg is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Old German words "ol" meaning "old" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a topographical feature, referring to a settlement or dwelling near an old mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olberg can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Oldenberg" and "Oldenburg," which further supports its German roots.

In the 14th century, there are records of an Olberg family residing in the town of Wittenberg, which was a significant center of the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther. This suggests that the Olberg name may have had a presence in the religious and cultural movements of that era.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Olberg was Hans Olberg, a German theologian and author who lived from 1515 to 1573. His works focused on religious texts and commentaries, reflecting the intellectual climate of the Reformation period.

In the 17th century, the Olberg name appears in connection with the town of Oldenburg, located in Lower Saxony, Germany. This town's name shares similarities with the surname, indicating a possible link between the place and the family name.

In the 19th century, Johann Olberg (1805-1879) was a German architect who made significant contributions to the architectural landscape of Hamburg. His notable works include the Neoclassical-style St. Nikolai Church, which was later damaged during World War II.

Another prominent figure with the Olberg surname was Otto Olberg (1872-1955), a German astronomer known for his work on comets and asteroids. He made numerous discoveries and observations, contributing to the understanding of these celestial bodies.

Throughout its history, the Olberg name has been associated with various professions, from theology and literature to architecture and astronomy, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried this surname. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread and evolved, leaving a lasting imprint on various aspects of cultural and intellectual life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olberg

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

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

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