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

Oler, 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 Oler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oler in America

Oler is the 22216th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oler surname appeared 1,161 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 Oler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oler 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 Oler

The surname Oler has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "olr," which referred to a person who worked with oil or fat. The earliest known spelling variations include Ölner, Oller, and Ölner.

During the Middle Ages, the name Oler appeared in various German chronicles and manuscripts. One notable reference can be found in the Annals of Cologne from the year 1287, which mentions an "Ulricus Oler" as a merchant dealing in olive oil and other specialty goods.

In the 16th century, the name Oler was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. Records from this time show several individuals bearing the surname, including Hans Oler (1512-1582), a renowned glassblower from Nuremberg, and Anna Maria Oler (1541-1611), a respected midwife in the town of Freiberg.

As the surname spread across Europe, it took on different spellings and variations. In France, the name appeared as Olier, with Jacques Olier (1608-1657) being a prominent figure in the Catholic reform movement and the founder of the Sulpician Order.

In the Netherlands, the name was documented as Oler or Olers, with Pieter Olers (1632-1698) becoming a renowned painter and etcher known for his landscapes and cityscapes.

Moving into the 18th century, the Oler surname continued to be found in various parts of Germany, with notable individuals including Johann Christoph Oler (1701-1778), a respected theologian and author from Saxony, and Maria Theresia Oler (1745-1812), a philanthropist from Bavaria who established several schools and orphanages.

In the 19th century, the name Oler spread to other parts of Europe and North America through immigration. One notable figure from this time was Carl Oler (1825-1901), a German-American artist and lithographer who gained recognition for his depictions of the American West.

Throughout its history, the surname Oler has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and artisans to scholars and artists. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, the name has taken root in many countries and cultures, reflecting the diverse tapestry of human migration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oler

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

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

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