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

Oot, 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 Oot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oot in America

Oot is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oot surname appeared 165 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 Oot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oot 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 Oot

The surname Oot has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "oot," meaning "humble" or "modest." The earliest known spelling of the name was "Ote," which evolved into "Oot" over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oot can be found in the archives of the town of Leiden, where an individual named Jan Ote is mentioned in a document dated 1578. This document suggests that the name was already in use during the late 16th century in the Netherlands.

In the 17th century, the name Oot began to appear in various parts of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Zuid-Holland and Noord-Holland. During this period, the name was also associated with certain place names, such as Ootmarsum and Oothuizen, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

The first notable person with the surname Oot was Pieter Oot, a Dutch painter born in 1635 in Leiden. He was known for his still-life paintings and landscapes, and his works can be found in various museums across the Netherlands.

Another prominent figure with the surname Oot was Hendrik Oot, a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In the 19th century, the surname Oot gained prominence with the birth of Cornelis Oot in 1818. He was a Dutch politician and served as a member of the House of Representatives for several years in the mid-19th century.

Another notable individual with the surname Oot was Johanna Oot, born in 1865. She was a Dutch author and poet, known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

Lastly, in the 20th century, the name Oot was carried by Jan Oot, a Dutch architect born in 1920. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the Netherlands, including the Erasmus University Rotterdam and the Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam.

While the surname Oot may not be as common as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oot

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

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

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