Explore the Family Name Oberholtzer
The meaning of Oberholtzer
Swiss German and German: from Middle High German ober ‘above’ + holz ‘wood’ + the suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant, a topographic name for someone who lived above a wood or on the far side of it, or alternatively a habitational name for someone who lived in a place known as Oberholtz (‘upper wood’). This surname is almost extinct in Germany; in Switzerland it is common in the spelling Oberholzer. Compare Overholser, Overholt, and Overholtzer.
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How common is the last name Oberholtzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oberholtzer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 13,665th in popularity but by 2010, it had risen to 13,326th place – an approximate change of 2.48%. The number of individuals with the Oberholtzer surname also increased from 2,036 to 2,289 during this time period, marking a significant 12.43% uptick. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Oberholtzer went up by 4%, from 0.75 in 2000 to 0.78 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,665 | #13,326 | 2.48% |
| Count | 2,036 | 2,289 | 12.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.78 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oberholtzer
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Oberholtzer surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of Oberholtzers identified as White, with only a minor decrease of 0.18% over the decade. There was a small representation of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races; however, these percentages slightly declined over the ten years. Conversely, the percentage of Oberholtzers identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 4.55%. It should be noted that no Oberholtzers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.51% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 0.92% | 4.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.74% | -6.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.39% | -11.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |