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

Oldbear, 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 Oldbear surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oldbear in America

Oldbear is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oldbear surname appeared 111 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 Oldbear.

The history of the last name Oldbear

The surname OLDBEAR traces its origins to the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of England. It was a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was particularly large or strong, resembling a bear. The name is derived from the Old English words "eald" meaning old and "bera" meaning bear.

In its earliest forms, the name was recorded as Oldbere, Oldeber, and Oldbare in various medieval records and manuscripts. One of the earliest known references is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which listed a landowner named Oldebarus in Oxfordshire.

During the Middle Ages, the OLDBEAR name was concentrated primarily in the southern counties of England, particularly in Dorset, Somerset, and Devon. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged in these regions throughout the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded members of the OLDBEAR family was Sir William Oldbear, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and prowess in battle earned him a reputation as a formidable warrior.

In the 15th century, John Oldbear (c. 1420 - 1488) was a prominent landowner and merchant in the town of Bridgwater, Somerset. He played a significant role in the local community and served as a alderman for several years.

During the Tudor period, Anne Oldbear (c. 1510 - 1580) was known for her skill in embroidery and needlework. Her intricate designs adorned the garments of many noble families and can be found in several surviving artifacts from that era.

In the 17th century, Thomas Oldbear (1621 - 1694) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire. He was also a prolific writer, publishing several treatises on religious topics.

The OLDBEAR name continued to be well-represented in various fields throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Notable individuals included Captain James Oldbear (1745 - 1814), a naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War, and Elizabeth Oldbear (1795 - 1872), a celebrated novelist and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oldbear

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

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

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