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

Omps, 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 Omps surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omps in America

Omps is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omps surname appeared 150 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 Omps.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omps 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 Omps

The surname Omps has its origins in the Dutch language and can be traced back to the early 17th century in the Netherlands. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "omp," which was a local term used to refer to a small village or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omps can be found in the Dutch province of Overijssel, specifically in the village of Ommen. Historical records from 1625 mention a farmer named Jan Omps, who owned a modest plot of land near the banks of the Vecht River.

In the late 1600s, the name Omps appeared in several church registers and census documents in the nearby towns of Hardenberg and Coevorden. These records suggest that the Omps family had established a modest presence in the region, likely involved in agricultural pursuits or local trades.

An interesting historical figure bearing the Omps surname was Gerrit Omps (1701-1778), a skilled carpenter and woodworker from the town of Zwolle. Omps was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings, and some of his works can still be found adorning the interiors of several churches and historic buildings in the province of Overijssel.

In the 19th century, the Omps name gained some prominence with the birth of Hendrik Omps (1815-1892), a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, representing the district of Almelo from 1868 to 1877.

Another notable individual with the Omps surname was Jan Omps (1876-1944), a Dutch architect and urban planner who was actively involved in the reconstruction efforts in Rotterdam after the devastating bombing raids of World War II. Omps' designs and urban planning concepts left a lasting impact on the city's post-war architectural landscape.

While the Omps surname may not be as widespread as some other Dutch surnames, it has persisted through the centuries, with families bearing this name continuing to contribute to various aspects of Dutch society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omps

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

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

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