Explore the Family Name Oberst
The meaning of Oberst
German: topographic name for someone who lived at the highest part of a village on a hillside, from Middle High German obrist ‘uppermost’ (later oberst), superlative form of Ober.
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How common is the last name Oberst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oberst saw a subtle change from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,890 and rose slightly in popularity to rank 20,458 in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 2.86%. The count of individuals with the Oberst last name increased by 3.84% over the same period, from 1,250 to 1,298. However, the proportion per 100,000 people showed a slight dip of 4.35%, moving from 0.46 to 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,890 | #20,458 | -2.86% |
| Count | 1,250 | 1,298 | 3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.44 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oberst
With regard to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there was minor variation in the ethnic identities associated with the Oberst surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White remained almost constant, decreasing only marginally from 94.96% to 94.61%. The Hispanic representation also saw a small decrease of 10.08%, going from 2.48% to 2.23%. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic witnessed an increase of 40.38%, moving from 1.04% to 1.46%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.20% to 1.00%. There were no changes recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 94.61% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.23% | -10.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.46% | 40.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1% | -16.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |