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

Olbrich, 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 Olbrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olbrich in America

Olbrich is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olbrich surname appeared 367 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 Olbrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olbrich 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 Olbrich

The surname Olbrich originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "albrich," which means "elf ruler" or "elf king." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered to have a resemblance to an elf or fairy-like creature.

One of the earliest known references to the name Olbrich can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dated around 1550. The name appears in various forms, such as Olbricht, Olbricht, and Olbrecht, indicating that spelling variations were common at the time.

In the 17th century, the Olbrich family was prominent in the town of Plauen, located in the present-day German state of Saxony. Historical records from this period mention several members of the Olbrich family, including Johannes Olbrich (1615-1678), a respected merchant and town councilor.

Another notable figure was Carl Olbrich (1868-1908), a German architect and co-founder of the Darmstadt Artists' Colony, a influential group of artists and architects who played a significant role in the development of Art Nouveau and Jugendstil architecture in Germany.

In the late 19th century, the Olbrich name was also associated with the town of Olbrich in East Prussia (now part of Poland), which may have derived its name from the surname itself or vice versa.

Other notable individuals with the surname Olbrich include:

1. Hans Olbrich (1603-1671), a German composer and organist from Saxony.
2. Kaspar Olbrich (1888-1964), a German architect known for his work on public housing projects in Berlin.
3. Otto Olbrich (1875-1909), a German painter and graphic artist associated with the Jugendstil movement.
4. Katharina Olbrich (1854-1924), a German educator and advocate for women's rights.
5. Friedrich Olbrich (1888-1952), a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party.

While the surname Olbrich has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and various historical events, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames and their diverse origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olbrich

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

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

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