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

VonOhlen, 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 VonOhlen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VonOhlen in America

VonOhlen is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VonOhlen surname appeared 178 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 VonOhlen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VonOhlen 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 VonOhlen

The surname VONOHLEN has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German town of Ohlen, with the prefix "von" indicating a place of origin or nobility. The town of Ohlen is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, near the city of Cologne.

Early records show variations in the spelling of the name, including Vonohlen, Von Ohlen, and Vonnohlen. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Cologne, where a merchant named Johannes Vonohlen is mentioned in a document dated 1587.

During the 17th century, the VONOHLEN name appeared in several historical texts and records related to the Rhineland region of Germany. In 1642, a military officer named Wilhelm Vonohlen was noted for his service in the Thirty Years' War, a conflict that ravaged much of central Europe.

As the surname spread throughout Germany and beyond, it became associated with various professions and social classes. In the 18th century, a prominent banker and philanthropist named Friedrich Vonohlen established a charitable foundation in the city of Frankfurt, which still operates today.

One of the most notable individuals with the VONOHLEN surname was Karl Vonohlen, a German artist and painter who lived from 1792 to 1847. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes from daily life, are displayed in museums throughout Europe.

Other individuals of note include:

1. Heinrich Vonohlen (1831-1897), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded a successful manufacturing company.
2. Elise Vonohlen (1872-1948), a renowned German opera singer who performed throughout Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
3. Otto Vonohlen (1885-1964), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin during the early 20th century.
4. Gerhard Vonohlen (1920-2003), a German politician and member of the Bundestag, the German parliament, from 1965 to 1987.
5. Ingrid Vonohlen (born 1953), a German author and journalist known for her novels and essays on cultural and social issues.

The VONOHLEN surname has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the German regions of Ohlen and the Rhineland. While the name's prominence may have waxed and waned over time, it remains a testament to the cultural and historical legacy of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VonOhlen

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

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

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