Explore the Family Name Obergfell
The meaning of Obergfell
South German and Swiss German: either a topographic name for someone living near a water fall, a windbreak, or a steep mountain slope, from Middle High German ober ‘upper’ + gevelle, or a habitational name from a settlement so named.
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How common is the last name Obergfell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Obergfell experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 3.36 percent from 67,317 in 2000 to 69,579 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose by 2.92 percent during the same period, increasing from 274 in 2000 to 282 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #69,579 | -3.36% |
| Count | 274 | 282 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obergfell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Obergfell surname identify as White, with an increase from 96.72 percent in 2000 to 97.16 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.92 percent in 2000 to 2.84 percent in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 97.16% | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 2.84% | -2.74% |
| 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% |