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

Oppy, 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 Oppy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oppy in America

Oppy is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oppy surname appeared 317 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 Oppy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oppy 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 Oppy

The surname Oppy is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English word "oppe," meaning a hillock or small hill. This surname may have been initially given as a descriptive name to someone who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Oppy can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this historical record, the name is spelled as "Oppi."

During the 13th century, variations of the surname started to appear in historical documents, such as "Ope," "Oppy," and "Oppie." These variations suggest that the name was present in various regions across England at that time.

The surname Oppy is also linked to several place names in England, such as Oppylands in Bedfordshire and Oppyhill in Gloucestershire. These place names likely influenced the spelling and distribution of the surname in different areas.

One notable bearer of the surname Oppy was Sir John Oppy (1532-1610), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Thomas Oppy (1638-1693), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of Oriel College, Oxford, from 1681 until his death.

In the 18th century, the Oppy family had a significant presence in the county of Hampshire, where several members were involved in the local gentry and landowning classes. One such individual was William Oppy (1720-1785), a prominent landowner and magistrate in the region.

During the 19th century, the surname Oppy was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. One notable figure from this period was Robert Oppy (1812-1890), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur who established a successful textile manufacturing business in the city of Bristol.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Oppy (1845-1921), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights. She was instrumental in establishing several schools and educational institutions for girls in the city of Bath.

While the surname Oppy is not among the most common surnames in England today, it has a rich history and can be traced back to the medieval period, with connections to various regions and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oppy

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

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

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