Explore the Family Name Oberfeld
The meaning of Oberfeld
German: topographic name from ober ‘upper, up above, at the other side’ + feld ‘open country’. Compare Overfelt and Overfield.
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How common is the last name Oberfeld in the United States?
The surname Oberfeld was ranked 119,644 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 129,047 by 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. This represents a decrease in popularity of around 7.86 percent over a decade. In terms of count, there were 134 individuals carrying the surname Oberfeld in 2000, which slightly decreased to 132 in 2010, marking a marginal drop of 1.49 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010, a decrease of 20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #119,644 | #129,047 | -7.86% |
| Count | 134 | 132 | -1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oberfeld
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oberfeld, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.01 percent of those carrying the surname identified themselves as White, which slightly dropped to 93.94 percent in 2010, representing a change of -3.16 percent. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. However, the census showed an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, making up 3.79 percent of those with the surname Oberfeld.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 93.94% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |