Explore the Family Name Oberlander
The meaning of Oberlander
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (mainly Oberländer): topographic or habitational name for someone from Oberland, meaning ‘upper land’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Sholem, Chaim, Moshe, Amnon, Amron, Benzion, Hadassa, Heshy, Moishe, Mordchai, Sima.
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How common is the last name Oberlander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oberlander has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 13,820 but rose to rank 13,786 by 2010, marking a change of 0.25 percent. Correspondingly, the count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 2,008 in 2000 to 2,194 in 2010, indicating an increase of 9.26 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,820 | #13,786 | 0.25% |
| Count | 2,008 | 2,194 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oberlander
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oberlander as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts over the decade. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.61 percent in 2000 to 95.76 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic made a significant leap from 0.90 percent in 2000 to 2.01 percent in 2010, reflecting a notable 123.33 percent increase. The percentage of Oberlander individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and those reporting two or more races, saw small decreases. Finally, new categories appeared in 2010 with 0.23 percent identifying as Black and 0.32 percent as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Data for these groups was suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.76% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.01% | 123.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.09% | -12.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.59% | -1.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |