Explore the Family Name Oblander
The meaning of Oblander
German: topographic name for an upland dweller, from Middle High German ob(e) ‘up, above’ + lant ‘land, terrain’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. Compare Oberlander.
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How common is the last name Oblander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oblander saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 61,713th in popularity with a count of 304 bearers. By 2010, this ranking had improved to 59,901st, with an increased count of 337 bearers, marking a growth of approximately 10.86%. Despite this rise in popularity, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #59,901 | 2.94% |
| Count | 304 | 337 | 10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oblander
The ethnicity associated with the Oblander surname has seen some diversification based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 94.41% of individuals bearing the surname identified as White. This percentage declined slightly by 2010, though still remaining the dominant ethnic identity at 91.10%. The decade also saw the emergence of additional ethnic identities among those with the surname. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these groups represented 4.45% and 2.97% respectively. Notably, there was a decrease in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander identifiers from 1.64% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.41% | 91.1% | -3.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |