Ollman
A Scandinavian surname derived from a personal name meaning "forefather" or "ancestor".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Ollman. That puts it at #85,357 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ollman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#85,357
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
219
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 219 bearers of the surname Ollman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 85357th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ollman, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.6%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ollman
The surname OLLMAN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has changed spelling over time.
One theory suggests that the name OLLMAN may have its roots in the Old English words "oll" or "olle," meaning "ridge" or "hill," and "mann," meaning "man." This would indicate that the name may have referred to someone who lived on or near a ridge or hill.
Another possibility is that the name is a variant spelling of the surname HOLLMAN, which is derived from the Old English word "hol," meaning "hollow" or "valley." In this case, the name OLLMAN would have referred to someone who lived in a hollow or valley.
While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the surname OLLMAN, it is likely that the name emerged in various regions of England during the Middle Ages. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name include:
1. John Ollman, born circa 1520 in Wiltshire, England.
2. William Ollman, born in 1567 in Gloucestershire, England.
3. Robert Ollman, born in 1602 in Oxfordshire, England.
It is worth noting that the spelling of surnames was often inconsistent during this time period, and variants such as OLEMAN, OLMAN, and OLLEMAN may have been used interchangeably with OLLMAN.
One notable individual with the surname OLLMAN was Sir John Ollman (1660-1738), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Berkshire, England. He was instrumental in the development of trade routes and played a significant role in the economic growth of the region.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Ollman (1725-1798), a renowned botanist and author from Yorkshire, England. She published several influential works on the flora and fauna of the British Isles.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the OLLMAN surname began to spread beyond England as individuals emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ollman
Among Census respondents with the surname Ollman, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.6%.
The bar chart below shows how Ollman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ollman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Ollman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,357 | #85,357 | 0.0% |
| Count | 219 | 219 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Ollman bearers went from 219 to 219 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #85,357 to #85,357.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Ollman
FAQ
Ollman surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Ollman?
The surname Ollman holds position #85,357 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Ollman surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ollman, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.6%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.