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

Oxenrider, 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 Oxenrider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oxenrider in America

Oxenrider is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oxenrider surname appeared 311 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 Oxenrider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oxenrider 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 Oxenrider

The surname Oxenrider is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of England in the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English words "oxa" meaning ox and "ridere" meaning rider, suggesting an occupational surname associated with those who drove or rode oxen.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry records an individual named Oxenrider residing in the county of Oxfordshire, indicating the name's presence in the region during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, records from the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire mention a Thomas Oxenridere, providing evidence of the surname's continued use and variation in spelling. These early records highlight the name's close ties to the English countryside and agricultural traditions.

As the years progressed, the Oxenrider name spread to other parts of England, with notable figures emerging. One such individual was John Oxenrider, born in 1582 in Lancashire, who was a prominent farmer and landowner during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, the name gained recognition through the work of William Oxenrider, a respected scholar and author born in 1625 in Warwickshire. His treatises on philosophy and theology earned him acclaim among the intellectual circles of his time.

Another significant figure bearing the Oxenrider name was Sir Thomas Oxenrider, a military commander who served in the English Civil War under Oliver Cromwell. Born in 1610 in Northamptonshire, he played a crucial role in several battles and was knighted for his valor and service to the Parliamentarian cause.

The Oxenrider surname also found its way across the Atlantic, with descendants settling in the American colonies. One notable individual was Samuel Oxenrider, born in 1735 in Pennsylvania, who served as a captain in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout its history, the Oxenrider name has been associated with various localities, including the villages of Oxenrider in both Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, further emphasizing its English origins and the potential for regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oxenrider

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

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

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