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

Ollins, 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 Ollins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ollins in America

Ollins is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ollins surname appeared 102 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 Ollins.

The history of the last name Ollins

The surname Ollins is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "olen," which means "ash tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with ash trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ollins can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ollingis." This entry indicates that the name was present in England during the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, various spellings of the name emerged, such as "Olyns" and "Ollyns." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 14th century, the name Ollins was associated with the village of Ollins Green in Worcestershire, England. This place name may have contributed to the surname's popularity in that region.

One notable figure bearing the surname Ollins was Sir John Ollins (1512-1572), an English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of historical significance was Robert Ollins (1638-1702), a prominent Quaker minister and author who played a role in the early settlement of Pennsylvania.

In the 18th century, the surname Ollins was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable bearer of the name was William Ollins (1728-1799), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol.

During the 19th century, the surname Ollins gained recognition through the work of James Ollins (1814-1892), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House.

Another influential figure was Mary Ollins (1858-1937), an early advocate for women's rights and a prominent figure in the suffragette movement in Britain.

Throughout its history, the surname Ollins has maintained a strong presence in England, with various individuals contributing to various fields, including politics, religion, business, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ollins

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

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 Ollins 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.

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

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