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

Ooley, 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 Ooley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ooley in America

Ooley is the 45347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ooley surname appeared 472 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 Ooley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ooley 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 Ooley

The surname Ooley has its origins in England, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be a variant of the more common surname Olley or Olly, which is derived from the Old English personal name Olla or Olli. This name itself is thought to have Germanic roots, possibly stemming from the word "oll" meaning "ancestor" or "forefather."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ooley surname can be found in the parish records of Maidstone, Kent, where a John Ooley was christened in 1587. This suggests that the name was present in the southeastern region of England during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, the Ooley surname appeared in various records across several counties, including Sussex, Somerset, and Wiltshire. For example, a Richard Ooley was recorded in the Sussex Subsidy Rolls of 1628, indicating the presence of the name in that region.

A notable figure bearing the Ooley surname was Thomas Ooley, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Gloucestershire in the late 17th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to land transactions and business dealings in the area.

In the 18th century, the Ooley surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with records indicating individuals residing in counties such as Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Northamptonshire. One noteworthy individual was John Ooley (1714-1789), a successful farmer and landowner in Oxfordshire who left a significant estate upon his death.

Moving into the 19th century, the Ooley surname appeared in various census records and parish registers throughout England. One individual of note was William Ooley (1832-1912), a prominent industrialist and factory owner in Birmingham, known for his innovative manufacturing techniques and contributions to the city's economy.

While the Ooley surname is relatively uncommon, it has persisted through the centuries, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, from agriculture and business to industry and beyond. The name's origins can be traced back to the Old English language and its Germanic roots, highlighting the rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped English surnames over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ooley

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

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

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