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

Oum, 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 Oum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oum in America

Oum is the 27303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oum surname appeared 885 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 Oum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oum 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 Oum

The surname OUM originated in France during the medieval period, derived from the Old French word "oume," meaning "elm tree." This name likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent elm tree or in an area known for its abundance of elms.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, appearing in various medieval documents and records from the regions of Normandy and Brittany. One notable mention is found in the Livre des Métiers, a compilation of guild regulations in Paris from 1268, where an OUM is listed as a member of the woodworkers' guild.

In the 14th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Jean OUM (1327-1402), a renowned scholar and theologian from the University of Paris. His works on canon law and theology were widely circulated and studied throughout Europe during the late medieval period.

Another notable figure was Étienne OUM (1450-1521), a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the New World in the early 16th century. Étienne's detailed accounts of the expeditions to present-day Canada and the St. Lawrence River region provided valuable insights into the indigenous peoples and landscapes encountered.

During the Renaissance, the name OUM appeared in various artistic circles, with Pierre OUM (1510-1584) being a notable painter and engraver from the School of Fontainebleau. His intricate engravings and illustrations adorned several manuscripts and books of the time.

In the 17th century, Marie OUM (1620-1693) was a prominent figure in the French court, serving as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Thérèse of France. Her memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the court life and intrigues of the era.

The name OUM continued to be present in various historical documents and records throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring presence in French society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oum

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

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

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