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

Oltrogge, 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 Oltrogge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oltrogge in America

Oltrogge is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oltrogge surname appeared 254 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 Oltrogge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oltrogge 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 Oltrogge

The surname Oltrogge is believed to have its origins in the Lower Saxony region of Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Low German words "olde" and "rogge," which translates to "old rye." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation or farming community that specialized in cultivating rye.

In the historical records of the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, located in present-day Lower Saxony, there are mentions of the Oltrogge name in various land registries and tax records from the mid-16th century onwards. The surname appears to have been particularly concentrated in the areas around the towns of Celle and Gifhorn.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Oltrogge surname was Hans Oltrogge, a farmer and landowner who was born in the village of Söhlde near Celle in 1565. Records indicate that he owned a substantial amount of land and was a respected member of the local community.

In the 17th century, the Oltrogge surname began to spread beyond the Lower Saxony region as members of the family migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. Notably, Johann Oltrogge (1620-1688) was a respected Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Uelzen, near Lüneburg.

Another notable figure from this period was Christoph Oltrogge (1638-1712), a successful merchant and entrepreneur from Hannover. He is credited with establishing a thriving trading company that exported goods throughout Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the Oltrogge surname continued to be found in various regions of Germany, with some individuals achieving notable status in their respective fields. For example, Friedrich Oltrogge (1792-1865) was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Hamburg, while Wilhelm Oltrogge (1854-1932) was a respected educator and headmaster of a prestigious school in Berlin.

Throughout its history, the Oltrogge surname has also been associated with various place names and locations. For instance, the village of Oltrogge near the town of Gifhorn is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting that members of the Oltrogge family may have been among the earliest settlers in that area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oltrogge

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

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

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