Explore the Family Name Oldman
The meaning of Oldman
1. Native American (mainly Arapaho; also Old Man): translation into English (and shortening) of a personal name based on a word, such as Arapaho beh’iihehi’, meaning ‘old man’. 2. English (East Anglia) and Scottish (Aberdeenshire): nickname meaning ‘old man’, from Middle English ald, old ‘old’ + man ‘man’. 3. English: alternatively, a variant of Holdman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oldman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. census data, the popularity of the surname 'Oldman' has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,252 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 55,505 — an improvement of 3.05%. The actual number of people with this surname also saw an increase over this period from 333 in 2000 to 370 in 2010, marking an 11.11% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people increased by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #55,505 | 3.05% |
| Count | 333 | 370 | 11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oldman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for those carrying the 'Oldman' surname. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races recorded as having this surname dropped to zero. The percentage of white individuals carrying the 'Oldman' surname rose slightly from 34.23% to 35.41%, an increase of 3.45%. However, the Hispanic and Black populations with this surname decreased by 20.74% and 21.71% respectively. Interestingly, the most significant change was seen within the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, where the percentage rose from 48.65% to 54.32%, an increase of 11.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 48.65% | 54.32% | 11.65% |
| White | 34.23% | 35.41% | 3.45% |
| Black | 6.91% | 5.41% | -21.71% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 4.05% | -20.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | 0% |