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

Olbricht, 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 Olbricht surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olbricht in America

Olbricht is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olbricht surname appeared 106 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 Olbricht.

The history of the last name Olbricht

The surname Olbricht has its origins in Germany, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Old German word "Alberich," which means "ruler of the elves" or "elf king." This name was relatively common during the medieval period and was often used to refer to individuals who were seen as possessing mystical or otherworldly qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olbricht can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony dating back to the 12th century. In this text, there is a reference to a certain "Olberchtus de Lipsia" (Olbricht of Leipzig), who was a prominent landowner in the region.

During the 15th century, the name Olbricht was particularly prevalent in the areas of Bavaria and Saxony. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Olbricht (1492-1551), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a councilor to the Prince-Elector of Saxony.

As the centuries progressed, the Olbricht surname began to spread across various parts of Europe. In the 17th century, there are records of an Olbricht family residing in the Netherlands, with several members serving in various military and civic roles.

One of the most notable figures to bear the Olbricht name was Friedrich Olbricht (1888-1944), a German general who played a significant role in the resistance against the Nazi regime. He was a key figure in the failed 20 July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler and was subsequently executed for his involvement.

Other notable individuals with the surname Olbricht include Konrad Olbricht (1920-2000), a German footballer who played for several clubs in the post-World War II era, and Peter Olbricht (born 1955), a German jurist and legal scholar who has served as a judge in various courts, including the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany.

Throughout its history, the name Olbricht has undergone various spelling variations, such as Olbrecht, Olbricht, and Olbricht. These variations often reflect regional differences or changes in language over time. Despite these variations, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained largely unchanged, connecting it to the rich tapestry of Germanic folklore and mythology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olbricht

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

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 Olbricht 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.

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

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