What does the surname Odenheimer mean?

The surname Odenheimer means "Dweller from Odenheim, a place in Germany.". It is of German origin.

How common is the Odenheimer surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Odenheimer in the United States.

Are there Odenheimer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 5 soldiers with the Odenheimer surname appear in Civil War records.

Odenheimer

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller from Odenheim, a place in Germany.

Etymology

Derived from the German place name Odenheim combined with the suffix '-er' indicating origin from that location. The place name itself may derive from the personal name Odo or Oden.

About the Odenheimer Surname

A German topographic surname derived from the place name Odenheim. The surname reflects the German convention of adding '-er' to place names to indicate origin.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Germany, particularly in Baden-Württemberg region.

Odenheimer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Odenheimer Surname

William Odenheimer

1830–1913 Bishop New York

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

5 soldiers with the Odenheimer surname found in Civil War records.

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