Explore the Family Name Oberlies
The meaning of Oberlies
North German: topographic name for someone across from or above a reed field, from ober (see Ober 2) + Middle Low German (cognate) lūs(ch) ‘reed, grass for cutting’.
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How common is the last name Oberlies in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oberlies has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 69,854 to 71,478. This change signifies a drop of 2.32%. However, despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Oberlies surname increased by 4.2%, growing from 262 in 2000 to 273 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly by 10.0%, shifting from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #71,478 | -2.32% |
| Count | 262 | 273 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oberlies
Ethnically, the Oberlies surname is predominantly found within the White population, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.71% of those carrying the surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had declined slightly to 93.77%, indicating a change of -4.03%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among those with the Oberlies surname saw an increase of 15.18%, moving from 1.91% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities showed no representation in either 2000 or 2010 for the Oberlies surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 93.77% | -4.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.2% | 15.18% |
| 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% |