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

Oulds, 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 Oulds surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oulds in America

Oulds is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oulds surname appeared 142 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 Oulds.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oulds 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 Oulds

The surname OULDS has its origins in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture that once thrived across areas of Britain. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ald," which translates to "old" or "aged." This name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term for an elderly person or ancestor.

The earliest recorded instances of the OULDS surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various English counties, such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. It was often spelled in various ways, including Ould, Oulde, and Ouldes, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling practices during that era.

One of the earliest documented references to the OULDS name is found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, dated 1273, which mentions a certain "Robert Oulde" as a landowner. This suggests that the OULDS family had already established a presence in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the OULDS surname appeared in several historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1327, where a "William Oulde" was listed as a taxpayer. This indicates that members of the OULDS family had achieved a level of social and economic status.

Over the centuries, the OULDS name has been associated with several notable individuals and places. One prominent example is Sir William Oulde, a wealthy merchant and alderman who lived in London during the late 15th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1487 and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.

Another noteworthy figure was John Oulde, a physician and author born in Wiltshire in the late 16th century. He published several medical treatises and was highly regarded for his expertise in the field of anatomy.

The OULDS surname has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Oldham in Greater Manchester and Oldbury in the West Midlands. These locations may have derived their names from the same Old English root as the OULDS surname, indicating a connection to the area's ancient history.

Other notable individuals bearing the OULDS surname include:

1. Thomas Oulde (1560-1635), an English composer and organist during the Renaissance period.
2. Margaret Oulde (1670-1732), a prominent Quaker minister and author from Pennsylvania.
3. James Oulde (1718-1789), a Scottish explorer and cartographer who mapped parts of the Canadian Arctic.
4. Henry Oulde (1825-1901), a British industrialist and founder of the Oulde & Sons Textile Company.
5. Elizabeth Oulde (1890-1972), an American painter and artist known for her landscapes and portraiture.

While the OULDS surname may have evolved over time and adapted to different spellings and regional variations, its origins can be traced back to the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon history and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oulds

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

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

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