Ohlhaussen

Ohlhausen is a German surname from the Baden-Wurttemburg region. The name has several variations but the origins are one of the oldest in Europe and can be traced back to 186 a.d. to its first mention in the Franco-Roman Census found near Jägsthausen. The ancient hamlet of Olnhausen, Germany near Heilbronn is still in existence.

Etymology

The name's primary meaning is 'house of eel'. Several Ohlhausen family crests bear a house and eels. Ael/ahl/ohl are all Germanic etymological variations of the English word "eel". The secondary meaning is "old house', giving reference that the family line had already been established a considerable time before its earliest recorded mention.

Variations

Many variations of the name are recorded: Olnhausen, Ohlhausen, Olhausen, Ahlhausen, Aalhausen, Aalhaus

Notable

Henrich von Olnhausen (Knight) (13th century)
Baroness Mary von Olnhausen (Civil War Nurse) (1818–1902)
Olhausen Billards (Business) Present Day