Explore the Family Name Obenour
The meaning of Obenour
Altered form of German Obenauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Obenour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Obenour mildly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,713th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 64,721st, marking a decrease of 4.87%. The count of individuals with this surname saw a slight increase, moving up from 304 in 2000 to 307 in 2010 — a change of 0.99%. At the same time, the proportion of people with the surname Obenour per 100,000 also fell by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #64,721 | -4.87% |
| Count | 304 | 307 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obenour
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Obenour, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly carried by individuals identifying as White. In 2000, around 99.01% of those with the surname identified as white, and although this figure slightly decreased to 97.72% in 2010, it still represents an overwhelming majority. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 97.72% | -1.3% |
| 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% |