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

Ollinger, 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 Ollinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ollinger in America

Ollinger is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ollinger surname appeared 486 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 Ollinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ollinger 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 Ollinger

The surname Ollinger has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ollinger can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 14th century, which mentions a family bearing this surname residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. This document suggests that the name may have been derived from the Old German word "oll," meaning "old" or "ancient."

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Ollinger name appears in various historical records and documents across southern Germany. One notable example is Johann Ollinger, a respected scholar and theologian who lived from 1490 to 1557 and served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt.

In the 17th century, the Ollinger family gained prominence in the region of Franconia, with several members holding influential positions in local government and trade. One such figure was Heinrich Ollinger (1612-1678), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Nuremberg.

As the Ollinger name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other regions. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they adopted the spelling "Ollinger" or "Olinger." One notable member of this lineage was Willem Olinger (1737-1801), a renowned painter and engraver from Amsterdam.

Another significant figure in the history of the Ollinger name was Friedrich Ollinger (1802-1873), a German inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of steam engines and industrial machinery. His innovations played a crucial role in the industrialization of Germany during the 19th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Ollinger surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including scholars, merchants, artisans, and industrialists. While the specific origins of the name may be obscured by time, its enduring presence across generations and regions serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and resilience of this lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ollinger

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

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

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