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

Oolman, 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 Oolman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oolman in America

Oolman is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oolman surname appeared 102 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 Oolman.

The history of the last name Oolman

The surname OOLMAN is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the region of Friesland, during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "oolman," which translates to "woolen man" or "wool merchant." This connection suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the wool trade or textile industry.

The earliest recorded instances of the OOLMAN surname can be found in Dutch parish records and municipal archives from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. One notable mention is found in the records of the city of Leeuwarden, where a certain Pieter Oolman is listed as a wool merchant in the year 1612.

The OOLMAN surname has also been documented in several historical manuscripts and records from the Dutch Golden Age. For instance, in the "Resolutiën van de Staten van Holland en West-Friesland" (Resolutions of the States of Holland and West Friesland), an entry from 1671 mentions a merchant named Jan Oolman who was involved in trade with the Dutch East Indies Company.

Over the centuries, the OOLMAN surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Olman, Ohlman, and Ohlmann. These variations can be attributed to regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

Several notable individuals have borne the OOLMAN surname throughout history. One such figure was Geert Oolman (1634-1698), a Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and cityscapes. Another was Dirk Oolman (1720-1792), a renowned architect from Amsterdam who designed several prominent buildings in the city.

Other individuals with the OOLMAN surname include:

1. Cornelis Oolman (1593-1667), a Dutch merchant and ship owner involved in the establishment of the Dutch West India Company.
2. Jacob Oolman (1745-1821), a Dutch military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies during the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Pieter Oolman (1782-1856), a Dutch banker and philanthropist who founded the Oolman Foundation, which supported education and social welfare initiatives.
4. Anna Oolman (1812-1890), a Dutch writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Johannes Oolman (1867-1942), a Dutch engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Afsluitdijk, a major causeway in the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oolman

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

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 Oolman 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.

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

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