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

Ondeck, 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 Ondeck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ondeck in America

Ondeck is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ondeck surname appeared 184 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 Ondeck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ondeck 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 Ondeck

The surname "ONDECK" is believed to have originated in the Germanic regions of Europe during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old German word "onde," meaning "on" or "upon," and "deck," referring to a deck or elevated platform.

The earliest known records of the name "ONDECK" can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of present-day Germany. It is thought to have initially been an occupational surname, referring to individuals who worked on decks or platforms, such as shipbuilders or carpenters.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical documents, including a mention in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of diplomatic documents from the Duchy of Saxony. This reference suggests that individuals with the surname "ONDECK" were present in the region during that time.

One notable individual with the surname "ONDECK" was Hans Ondeck (c. 1450-1520), a German master stonemason and architect who oversaw the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Nuremberg, including the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady).

In the 16th century, the name "ONDECK" appeared in various records throughout Germanic regions, including mentions in the parish registers of several towns and villages. This indicates that the name had spread and become more prevalent during this period.

Another notable figure with the surname "ONDECK" was Johann Ondeck (1580-1645), a German theologian and author who wrote several influential works on religious topics during the Protestant Reformation.

As migration patterns evolved, the name "ONDECK" eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 19th century, there are records of individuals with this surname living in various countries, including the United States, where it was likely brought by German immigrants.

Other notable individuals with the surname "ONDECK" include:

1. Friedrich Ondeck (1820-1892), a German-born inventor and engineer who patented several significant innovations in the field of mechanical engineering.
2. Anna Ondeck (1875-1952), a Czech-born artist and painter known for her vibrant landscape paintings and portraiture.
3. Karl Ondeck (1890-1964), an Austrian-born architect who designed several prominent buildings in Vienna during the early 20th century.
4. Elise Ondeck (1927-2005), a German-American writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.
5. Otto Ondeck (1940-2018), a Swiss-born entrepreneur and business leader who founded a successful manufacturing company in Zurich.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ondeck

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

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

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