Ogier Surname HistoryEarly Origins of the Ogier familyThe surname Ogier was first found in Italy. Documents show that this surname existed in nearly every part of Italy, both north and south. In the north, spelling variations of Ogier which end in "i" are the most common, especially in Lombardy. In the south, the variations which end in "o" are more prevalent, and the name appears most frequently in and around the city of Naples. The name is composed of the Germanic elements "audha," meaning "power" and "gaiza," meaning "lance." The name could have been adopted from a now unknown Germanic personal name, or it may have been given to someone who was excellent at jousting. Early History of the Ogier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ogier research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1386 is included under the topic Early Ogier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ogier Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Uggeri, Uggieri, Ugge, Ucciero, Oggeri, Oggero, Oggieri, Ogier, Auggieri, Auggiero, Augeri, Augero, Augieri and many more. Early Notables of the Ogier familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ogier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ogier RankingIn France, the name Ogier is the 2,389th most popular surname with an estimated 2,500 - 3,000 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Ogier Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Ogier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Ogier Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Ogier Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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