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

Olide, 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 Olide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olide in America

Olide is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olide surname appeared 283 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 Olide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olide 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 Olide

The surname OLIDE originates from the region of Normandy in northern France, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "olidre," which referred to a type of olive tree or its fruit. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of olives.

One of the earliest documented references to the OLIDE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and taxation records compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Robertus Olide, who held estates in the county of Hampshire.

During the 12th century, the OLIDE name appears in various charters and legal documents throughout Normandy and the neighboring regions. Notable examples include Guillaume Olide, a nobleman recorded as a witness in a land transaction in 1135, and Jehan Olide, a merchant from the city of Rouen mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1189.

As the surname spread across Europe, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Olidé, Olydé, and Olydee. In the 14th century, records from the city of Venice mention a family of wealthy bankers and traders called the Olidi, indicating the name's presence in Italy during that period.

One of the most prominent individuals bearing the OLIDE surname was Jacques Olide (1525-1598), a French philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the debates surrounding Calvinism and the Protestant Reformation. His written works, including "Discours sur la nature de l'âme" (Discourse on the Nature of the Soul), were widely circulated and influenced religious thought in 16th-century Europe.

Another notable figure was Marie-Thérèse Olide (1688-1756), a French painter renowned for her portraits and religious scenes. She studied under the renowned artist Nicolas de Largillière and gained recognition for her intricate brushwork and skillful use of color.

In the realm of literature, the French novelist and poet Jean-Baptiste Olide (1792-1867) left a lasting legacy with his romantic works, such as "Les Amours de Cléopâtre" (The Loves of Cleopatra) and "Poèmes du Coeur" (Poems of the Heart), which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.

The OLIDE surname also found its way to the Americas, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in the early colonial era. One such example is Étienne Olide (1610-1678), a French explorer and settler who established a trading post along the Mississippi River in what is now present-day Louisiana.

Throughout history, the OLIDE surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from nobility and intellectuals to merchants and artisans, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the regions they inhabited.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olide

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

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

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