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

Oppold, 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 Oppold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oppold in America

Oppold is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oppold surname appeared 238 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 Oppold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oppold 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 Oppold

The surname Oppold has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old German word "oppal," which means "apple." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive name to someone who lived near an apple orchard or was involved in the cultivation of apples.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oppold can be found in a medieval document from the town of Nuremberg, dated 1387. The document mentions a certain "Hans Oppold," who was a merchant and landowner in the region. This indicates that the name had already established itself in the area by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name Oppold appeared in various records across different regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. During this time, variations of the spelling also emerged, such as Oppoldt, Oppoldt, and Oppolt. One notable bearer of the name was Johannes Oppold (1548-1617), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Jena.

The 17th century saw the name Oppold spread to other parts of Europe, particularly to the Netherlands and the Baltic regions. In 1642, a Dutch merchant named Pieter Oppold was recorded as having established trade relations with the Hanseatic League in the city of Lübeck, Germany.

In the 18th century, the name Oppold gained prominence in the field of music. Johann Oppold (1723-1783) was a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Margrave of Ansbach. His compositions included works for the harpsichord and organ, which were widely performed during his time.

Another notable figure with the surname Oppold was Karl Oppold (1857-1932), a German engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing the first successful electric arc lamp, which played a crucial role in the advancement of street lighting and outdoor illumination.

Throughout its history, the surname Oppold has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, as well as in parts of the Netherlands and the Baltic states. While not a widely prevalent name, it has produced several individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including theology, commerce, music, and engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oppold

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

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

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