Explore the Family Name Obermiller
The meaning of Obermiller
Americanized form of German Obermüller, a topographic name for the miller at the ‘upper mill’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Obermiller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Obermiller" has seen a decrease in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked 27,595th in 2000, it fell to 29,422nd place in 2010, marking a 6.62% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decline from 822 to 803, which is a 2.31% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,595 | #29,422 | -6.62% |
| Count | 822 | 803 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obermiller
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Obermiller surname, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.61% to 0.87%, reflecting a 42.62% change. There was a significant rise in the number of people reporting two or more races, up from 0 in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage declined slightly from 96.96% to 94.52%. Hispanics saw an increase from 0.97% to 1.87%, signifying a 92.78% change. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained constant or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.52% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.87% | 92.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.87% | 42.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |