Explore the Family Name Obenauf
The meaning of Obenauf
German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived ‘up there’. 2. alternatively, it may be a nickname for an optimistic person, always ‘up on top’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Obenauf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Obenauf saw an increase in prevalence between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,453rd most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 57,372nd position, a change of 3.5%. Over the same period, the raw count of individuals with this surname grew from 318 to 355, an increase of 11.64%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Obenauf per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #57,372 | 3.5% |
| Count | 318 | 355 | 11.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obenauf
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Obenauf surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.48% of those bearing the name were White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.75% in 2010. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either registered no individuals with this surname or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 97.75% | 0.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |