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

Ovens, 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 Ovens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ovens in America

Ovens is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ovens surname appeared 355 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 Ovens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ovens 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 Ovens

The surname Ovens originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ofen," which means "oven," referring to someone who lived near an oven or worked as a baker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ovens can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1195, where a person named Robert de Ovene is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292, which mentions a William del Oven.

The surname Ovens may also have originated from a place name, such as Oven in Buckinghamshire or Oven Hill in Gloucestershire. These place names were likely derived from the Old English word "ofen," suggesting that the surname could have been taken from the location where an individual or family lived.

Notable individuals with the surname Ovens include Sir John Ovens (1558-1623), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. Another prominent figure was Robert Ovens (1609-1679), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

In Scotland, the name Ovens has a long history as well. One of the earliest recorded instances is Alexander Ovens, who was a merchant in Glasgow in the late 16th century. Another notable Scottish bearer of the name was John Ovens (1640-1708), a Church of Scotland minister and theologian.

Other individuals with the surname Ovens include William Ovens (1786-1845), an English architect and surveyor known for his work in London, and John Ovens (1788-1825), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.

While the surname Ovens may have had multiple origins and variations in spelling, it has consistently been associated with occupations or locations related to ovens or baking throughout its history in England and Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ovens

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

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

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