Explore the Family Name Obrecht
The meaning of Obrecht
German and Swiss German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ōd ‘possession’ + berht ‘bright, famous’. Alternatively, a variant of Albrecht. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Compare Obert 1.
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How common is the last name Obrecht in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Obrecht saw a slight shift in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,790 in terms of prevalence and increased to 29,918 by 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 3.92% in its rank. However, the number of people with this surname marginally rose from 778 to 785, marking an increase of 0.9%. The proportion of individuals with the Obrecht surname per 100,000 decreased by 6.9%, moving from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #29,918 | -3.92% |
| Count | 778 | 785 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obrecht
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Obrecht surname identified as White in both 2000 (96.79%) and 2010 (97.07%), experiencing a slight growth over the decade. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities saw an increase of 23.3%, from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. Those reporting Hispanic ethnicity declined by 18.44%, from 1.41% to 1.15%. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Obrecht surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 97.07% | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.27% | 23.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.15% | -18.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |