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

Olger, 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 Olger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olger in America

Olger is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olger surname appeared 185 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 Olger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olger 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 Olger

The surname Olger has its origins in the Old Norse language and is believed to have originated in Norway during the Viking era. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "Ölgeirr," which is a combination of two elements: "ölr" meaning "ale" and "geirr" meaning "spear."

This surname first appeared in historical records in the late 10th century, when Norse settlers began to establish communities in various parts of Europe. One of the earliest known references to the name Olger can be found in the Icelandic sagas, which recount the stories and adventures of Viking explorers and warriors.

During the Middle Ages, the name Olger became particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, where many Norse settlers had established themselves. In the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are several entries listing individuals with the surname Olger or variations of it.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname Olger was Olger the Dane, a legendary Danish warrior who fought alongside Charlemagne in the 8th century. According to medieval legends, Olger and his twelve peers played a crucial role in defending Christendom against the Saracen invaders.

Another famous bearer of the name was Olger Galdreslev (c. 1190-1259), a Danish nobleman and military commander who led Danish forces in the Battle of Bornhöved in 1227, a decisive victory against the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Olger van Edelingen (c. 1310-1386) was a Dutch nobleman and knight who served as a councilor to the Count of Holland. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

During the Renaissance, an Italian scholar and humanist named Olger Strozza (1422-1508) gained prominence for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his patronage of the arts.

In the 16th century, Olger Hammelmann (1525-1594) was a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the religious upheavals of that era.

While the surname Olger may have evolved over time and taken on different spellings and variations across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the Old Norse language and the Viking era, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olger

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

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

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