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

Oldaker, 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 Oldaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oldaker in America

Oldaker is the 19062nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oldaker surname appeared 1,428 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 Oldaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oldaker 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 Oldaker

The surname Oldaker is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that has since become obscure or no longer exists.

One theory suggests that the name Oldaker may be derived from the Old English words "eald" meaning old, and "ac" meaning oak tree. This would indicate that the name may have been given to someone who lived near an old oak tree or in an area where such trees were prevalent.

Another possibility is that the name is derived from a place name containing the elements "old" and "acre," which could refer to an old cultivated field or area of land. However, there is no definitive record of a place name that perfectly matches the spelling "Oldaker."

While the name Oldaker does not appear to be mentioned in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of land and property conducted in 1086, there are records of the name in various historical documents from the 13th century onwards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oldaker can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a John Oldaker is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, which lists a William Oldaker.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Oldaker family residing in the village of Barrow-upon-Trent in Derbyshire. One notable member of this family was Thomas Oldaker (c. 1535-1599), who served as the Rector of Barrow-upon-Trent and was a renowned scholar and translator.

Another individual of note was John Oldaker (1629-1689), who was a clergyman and author from Gloucestershire. He published several works, including "A Vindication of the Church of England" and "A Treatise Concerning Schism."

In the 18th century, there was a prominent Oldaker family based in the county of Shropshire. One member, William Oldaker (1720-1804), was a successful businessman and landowner who served as the High Sheriff of Shropshire in 1773.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Robert Oldaker (1801-1876), who was a notable architect and surveyor from Staffordshire. He was responsible for designing several churches and other buildings in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname Oldaker has been spelled in various ways, including Oldacre, Oldeaker, and Oldacor, likely due to regional dialects and variations in record-keeping practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oldaker

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

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

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