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

Ollom, 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 Ollom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ollom in America

Ollom is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ollom surname appeared 292 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 Ollom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ollom 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 Ollom

The surname OLLOM has its origins in the British Isles, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ollam," meaning "wise man" or "scholar." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who were respected for their knowledge and wisdom within their communities.

One of the earliest records of the name OLLOM can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions several individuals with variations of the name, such as Ollamarus and Ollambert, residing in various parts of England.

During the 12th century, the OLLOM surname appears to have been particularly prevalent in the county of Yorkshire. Historical records from this period indicate that a family bearing this name held lands and property in the village of Ollomby, which may have contributed to the surname's evolution.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John OLLOM (1310-1372) was a prominent scholar and theologian at the University of Oxford. His writings and teachings on ecclesiastical law and theology were widely respected during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Sir William OLLOM (1452-1519), a knight and military commander who served under King Henry VII during the Wars of the Roses. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.

During the Renaissance period, the OLLOM surname was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Thomas OLLOM (1570-1632), a renowned playwright and poet who was part of the literary circle surrounding William Shakespeare.

In the 18th century, the OLLOM family established itself as a prominent landholding family in the county of Oxfordshire. Records indicate that a wealthy landowner named George OLLOM (1712-1782) was a prominent figure in local affairs and served as a magistrate in the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the OLLOM surname was Mary OLLOM (1789-1865), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in London and wrote extensively on the importance of education for women.

Throughout its history, the OLLOM surname has been associated with scholarly pursuits, military service, artistic endeavors, and landed gentry. Its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period in the British Isles, where it was likely bestowed upon individuals revered for their wisdom and knowledge.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ollom

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

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

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