How common is the Oppegaurd surname?

There are approximately 800 people with the surname Oppegaurd in the United States.

Oppegaurd

Q: What does the surname Oppegaurd mean?

The surname Oppegaurd means "Variant spelling of Oppegard, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'up' and 'enclosure' or 'dwelling.'". It is of Scandinavian origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Variant spelling of Oppegard, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'up' and 'enclosure' or 'dwelling.'

Etymology

This is an alternate spelling of Oppegard, combining Old Norse 'upp' (up) with 'gard' (enclosure, farmstead). The variant spelling reflects different anglicization patterns in American records.

About the Oppegaurd Surname

A variant spelling of the Scandinavian topographic surname Oppegard. The alternate spelling reflects the anglicization process experienced by Scandinavian surnames in America.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily among Scandinavian-American communities in the United States.

Notable Bearers

People with the Oppegaurd Surname

Goodwin J. Oppegaurd

Deputy Comptroller of Currency

Quick Facts

Origin: Scandinavian
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Scandinavian-American records, 19th-20th century
Estimated Bearers: 800