Explore the Family Name Oblak
The meaning of Oblak
Slovenian: nickname from oblak ‘cloud’, possibly denoting an ill-humored or gloomy person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oblak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oblak has experienced some changes in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 46,153 with a count of 435 individuals bearing the name, which equates to approximately 0.16 individuals per 100k of the population. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 49,177 and the count dropped slightly to 428, representing about 0.15 individuals per 100k of the population. This indicates a decrease in popularity of 6.55% and a count change of -1.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #49,177 | -6.55% |
| Count | 435 | 428 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oblak
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the surname Oblak are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.78% of holders of the Oblak surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 96.03% in 2010. There was also a small percentage (1.38%) who identified as Hispanic in 2000, however, this figure was not present in the 2010 census. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity (1.17%) that was not previously recorded in the 2000 census. No Oblak surname holders identified as Black or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 96.03% | -0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |