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

Olibrice, 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 Olibrice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olibrice in America

Olibrice is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olibrice surname appeared 216 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 Olibrice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olibrice 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 Olibrice

The surname OLIBRICE has its origins in the coastal regions of northern France and Belgium, dating back to the 11th century. Derived from the Old French word "olibriche," which referred to a type of sturdy sailcloth, the name likely belonged to individuals involved in maritime trade or sailing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a landowner named Robert Olibrice is listed as holding property in Normandy. This suggests that the name had already gained recognition and association with a certain social standing by the late 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as Olibriz, Olibryse, and Olibryce, can be found in various municipal records and church registers across Normandy and Flanders. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and linguistic shifts over time.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Jean Olibrice (c. 1210-1275) gained recognition as a skilled navigator and cartographer. His detailed maps of the English Channel and the North Sea coastlines became highly sought after by merchants and naval fleets of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained further prominence with the emergence of Pierre Olibrice (1492-1567), a renowned Flemish tapestry weaver whose intricate works adorned the halls of European nobility. His descendants continued the family tradition, establishing a respected lineage of textile artisans.

Another notable figure was Marguerite Olibrice (1535-1601), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to establishing orphanages and hospitals in the coastal regions of Normandy. Her efforts earned her widespread admiration and recognition from the local populace.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to the British Isles, where records from the 16th century indicate the presence of a family named Olibrice in the coastal town of Whitby, Yorkshire. This branch of the family is believed to have descended from Flemish immigrants who brought their skills in textile production and maritime trade.

While the name OLIBRICE has undergone various spellings and regional adaptations over the centuries, its historical roots can be traced back to the coastal regions of northern France and Belgium, where it originated as a testament to the maritime and textile traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olibrice

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

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

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