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

Oliden, 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 Oliden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oliden in America

Oliden is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oliden surname appeared 257 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 Oliden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oliden 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 Oliden

The surname Oliden has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "olden," meaning "old," and may have been used to identify someone who lived in an older or ancient settlement.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Dutch archives from the late 1500s, where a family by the name of Oliden was recorded as residing in the city of Utrecht. This document provides valuable insight into the early usage and spelling variations of the surname.

During the 17th century, the Oliden family appears to have expanded their presence across the Netherlands, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Notable figures from this period include Pieter Oliden (1612-1689), a renowned merchant and trader based in Leiden.

As the Dutch colonial empire grew, the name Oliden began to spread beyond the borders of the Netherlands. In the 18th century, records show individuals with the surname settling in Dutch colonies in the East Indies (present-day Indonesia) and the Cape Colony (present-day South Africa).

One notable figure from this era was Jan Oliden (1734-1802), a Dutch East India Company official who served as the Governor of Ternate, one of the Maluku Islands in present-day Indonesia.

In the 19th century, the Oliden surname continued to appear in various parts of Europe, with some families migrating to other countries. Johan Oliden (1821-1892), a Norwegian-born engineer, made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and held several patents for his inventions.

As the 20th century dawned, the Oliden name could be found across multiple continents, reflecting the global migration patterns of the time. One notable figure was Sophia Oliden (1905-1998), a Dutch-American artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings.

Throughout its history, the surname Oliden has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from merchants and colonial officials to artists and engineers. While the name may have originated from a humble description of an "old" settlement, it has since taken on a rich tapestry of stories and experiences across generations and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oliden

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

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

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