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

Oltz, 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 Oltz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oltz in America

Oltz is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oltz surname appeared 237 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 Oltz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oltz 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 Oltz

The surname Oltz is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old German word "olz," which means "tall" or "stately." This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly tall or had a commanding presence.

In the late 15th century, the name Oltz appeared in various German records and documents, often spelled as "Oltz," "Oltzs," or "Oltze." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 1492 manuscript from the city of Nuremberg, which mentions a merchant named Hans Oltz.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Oltz name became more widespread throughout Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. In 1562, a man named Johann Oltz was documented as a landowner in the town of Bamberg, while in 1621, a record from Leipzig mentions a scholar named Friedrich Oltz.

One notable figure in history who bore the Oltz surname was Wilhelm Oltz (1792-1868), a German philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Leipzig. He was known for his contributions to the field of metaphysics and his writings on the nature of consciousness.

Another individual of note was the artist Luise Oltz (1826-1899), who was born in Berlin and became renowned for her intricate watercolor paintings depicting landscapes and botanical subjects. Her works were widely exhibited throughout Europe during the latter half of the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name Oltz gained further recognition through the accomplishments of Hans Oltz (1914-1998), a German engineer and inventor who held numerous patents for innovations in the field of automotive technology. His contributions played a significant role in advancing the design and efficiency of modern vehicles.

While the name Oltz is relatively uncommon globally, it has maintained a presence in parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where it continues to be associated with its historical roots and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oltz

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

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

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