Explore the Family Name Oborny
The meaning of Oborny
Czech (Oborný): occupational name for a game reserve administrator, from an adjectival derivative of obora ‘pen (for game)’.
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How common is the last name Oborny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oborny experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 63,297 in 2000, it fell to 65,424 in 2010, a change of -3.36%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 295 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by -9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #65,424 | -3.36% |
| Count | 295 | 303 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oborny
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Oborny surname identify as White. This group decreased slightly from 95.59% in 2000 to 93.07% in 2010, marking a change of -2.64%. Meanwhile, representation within the Hispanic community saw a substantial increase, rising from 2.71% to 4.29%, a leap of 58.30%. There were no recorded individuals with the Oborny surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 93.07% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 4.29% | 58.3% |
| 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% |