Explore the Family Name Oberholzer
The meaning of Oberholzer
Swiss German and German: variant of Oberholtzer. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Oberholzer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oberholzer has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, it held a rank of 44,574 which rose to 42,094 in 2010, marking a change of 5.56 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 454 in 2000 to 516 in 2010, reflecting an upturn of 13.66 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #42,094 | 5.56% |
| Count | 454 | 516 | 13.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oberholzer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oberholzer has seen subtle changes from 2000 to 2010, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The ethnicity predominantly associated with the surname remains White, though its percentage dropped slightly from 99.12 percent in 2000 to 97.09 percent in 2010. While there were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races ancestry with this surname in 2000, by 2010 they made up 1.36 percent and 0.97 percent respectively. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.12% | 97.09% | -2.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |