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

Oldt, 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 Oldt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oldt in America

Oldt is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oldt surname appeared 295 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 Oldt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oldt 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 Oldt

The surname OLDT is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "oldi," meaning "the one who is old" or "the elder." This name was likely given to someone who was an elder or a respected member of the community.

The earliest known record of the OLDT surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the Rhine region, which mentions a person named "Oldo" in the year 1195. Another early reference is in the Annales Colonienses, a chronicle of the city of Cologne, which records a "Conradus dictus Oldt" in the year 1270.

One of the earliest known bearers of the OLDT surname was Johann Oldt, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1489 to 1556. He was a professor at the University of Wittenberg and was a close associate of Martin Luther during the Protestant Reformation.

In the 16th century, the OLDT surname appeared in the town records of Heidelberg, which mention a family named "Oldt von Worms," indicating their origin from the city of Worms. Another notable figure from this time period was Matthias Oldt, a German painter and engraver who was active in the late 16th century.

The OLDT surname can also be found in historical records from the Netherlands, where it was likely introduced by German immigrants. One example is Pieter Oldt, a Dutch painter who lived from 1597 to 1638 and was known for his still-life paintings.

In the 18th century, the OLDT surname gained prominence in the town of Oldenburg, located in northern Germany. The town's name is derived from the Old Saxon word "oldu," meaning "the old place" or "the old settlement." It is possible that some bearers of the OLDT surname adopted this place name as their surname, although the connection is not certain.

Other notable individuals with the OLDT surname include Johann Oldt, a German composer and organist who lived from 1597 to 1632, and Friedrich Oldt, a German painter and etcher who was active in the early 19th century.

Overall, the OLDT surname has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval Germany and is rooted in the concept of age and respect within the community. Its presence in various historical records and the accomplishments of individuals bearing this name highlight its cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oldt

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

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

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