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

Ough, 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 Ough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ough in America

Ough is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ough surname appeared 255 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 Ough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ough 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 Ough

The surname "OUGH" is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in England, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hoh," which means "heel" or "ridge." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near a ridge or a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "OUGH" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named "Wulfric Ough" in the county of Berkshire.

In the 13th century, historical records show a person named "Robert de Ough" who was a prominent landowner in the county of Norfolk. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of England by this time.

During the 14th century, there are references to a family called "Ough" residing in the village of Oughtibridge, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It is believed that the name of the village may have been derived from this family's name, indicating their presence in the area.

One notable bearer of the surname "OUGH" was Sir William Ough, a knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III (1327-1377). He is recorded as having participated in the Hundred Years' War against France and was granted lands in recognition of his military service.

Another historically significant figure with this surname was John Ough, a Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake in 1556 during the reign of Queen Mary I for his religious beliefs. He has been commemorated as one of the Marian Martyrs, a group of Protestants who were persecuted for their faith during this period.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family named "Ough" residing in the county of Staffordshire. One member, Thomas Ough (1617-1692), was a prominent Puritan clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

During the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Robert Ough (1736-1821), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and participated in several battles during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, there are records of a family named "Ough" residing in the county of Lancashire. One of its members, William Ough (1812-1892), was a successful industrialist who owned several cotton mills in the region.

While the surname "OUGH" is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ough

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

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

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