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

Oveson, 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 Oveson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oveson in America

Oveson is the 49546th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oveson surname appeared 424 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 Oveson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oveson 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 Oveson

The surname Oveson has its origins in the Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden. It is believed to have emerged in the early medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is derived from the Old Norse word "ufsvin," which means "young boar" or "wild pig." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who resembled or had the characteristics of a wild boar.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oveson can be found in the Norwegian Diplomatarium, a collection of medieval Norwegian documents and charters dating back to the 12th century. In this collection, a person named "Ofsi Oveson" is mentioned in a document from the year 1240, indicating the presence of the surname in Norway during that time.

The name Oveson also appears in Swedish historical records, such as the Swedish Census of 1890, where several individuals with the surname are listed. One of the earliest known bearers of the name in Sweden was Lars Oveson, born in 1765 in Värmland County. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to carry the Oveson name in that region.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Johan Oveson (1638-1712) was a prominent merchant and ship owner in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. He played a significant role in the city's maritime trade and contributed to its economic growth during that period.

Another historical figure with the surname Oveson was Ingrid Oveson (1872-1947), a Norwegian women's rights activist and educator. She was a pioneering figure in the fight for women's suffrage and equal rights in Norway, and she played a key role in establishing educational opportunities for women in the country.

In the 20th century, a Swedish author and playwright named Gunnar Oveson (1906-1988) gained recognition for his literary works, which often explored themes of rural life and social issues in Sweden. His novel "Småstadsliv" (Small Town Life), published in 1948, was a critical and commercial success, and it cemented his reputation as an important voice in Swedish literature.

While the surname Oveson has its roots in Scandinavia, it has since been carried by individuals in various parts of the world, including North America and other regions, due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries. However, its historical origins can be traced back to the Old Norse word "ufsvin" and its early appearances in medieval Norwegian and Swedish records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oveson

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

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

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