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

Ouverson, 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 Ouverson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ouverson in America

Ouverson is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ouverson surname appeared 223 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 Ouverson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ouverson 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 Ouverson

The surname OUVERSON is of French origin, emerging in the regions of Normandy and Brittany during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "ouvrer," meaning "to work," and "son," indicating "son of." This suggests the name was initially used as a descriptor for the son of a skilled craftsman or artisan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Livre Terrien de Philippe d'Alsace, a 12th-century Norman document, where an individual named Richart Ouverson is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various records from the Duchy of Brittany, including the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Aubin des Bois, which lists a certain Jehan Ouverson as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1268.

In the 14th century, the name gained prominence with the emergence of Jean Ouverson, a renowned sculptor and stonemason who contributed to the construction of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Born in 1325 in Rouen, Jean Ouverson's intricate carvings and architectural designs left a lasting impact on the city's Gothic architecture.

The 15th century saw the birth of Guilleaume Ouverson (1452-1521), a notable merchant and trader from the port city of Dieppe. His shipping ventures to the Americas and the Caribbean played a significant role in establishing trade routes and expanding economic ties between France and the New World.

Another notable figure was Marie Ouverson (1598-1672), a pioneering educator from the town of Bayeux. She established one of the first schools for girls in Normandy, providing educational opportunities for women during a time when such endeavors were rare.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Louis-François Ouverson (1742-1815), a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He served under the command of General Rochambeau and was instrumental in the decisive Battle of Yorktown, which secured America's independence.

Throughout its history, the surname OUVERSON has been associated with skilled craftsmen, merchants, educators, and military figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name across various regions of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ouverson

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

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

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