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

Olp, 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 Olp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olp in America

Olp is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olp surname appeared 399 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 Olp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olp 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 Olp

The surname OLP is of German origin, emerging in the 16th century from the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "olp," which translates to "strength" or "vigor." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who possessed exceptional physical prowess or resilience.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OLP surname can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Augsburg, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the birth and marriage of several individuals bearing the OLP name, indicating its presence in the region during that era.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various medieval manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those documenting the lives of notable figures from the region. One such individual was Johann OLP, a renowned blacksmith who lived in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber between 1625 and 1694. His exceptional craftsmanship and contributions to the local community have been well-documented.

The OLP surname also has ties to several place names in Germany, such as Olperhausen and Olpkebach, which may have influenced the name's evolution and spread throughout the region. It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Olp and Olpe, were common during this time period.

Notable individuals bearing the OLP surname include:

1. Heinrich OLP (1572-1643), a prominent Lutheran theologian and reformer from Nuremberg.
2. Anna Maria OLP (1628-1705), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
3. Johann Friedrich OLP (1701-1779), a celebrated architect and builder who designed several churches and public buildings in Bavaria.
4. Wilhelm OLP (1842-1919), a German military officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War and later became a politician.
5. Gertrude OLP (1890-1972), a pioneering female scientist and one of the first women to earn a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Munich.

While the OLP surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carrying with it the rich history and cultural significance of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olp

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

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

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