Explore the Family Name Obringer
The meaning of Obringer
German: perhaps a variant of Oblinger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Obringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Obringer was ranked 37,728th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to the 39,212th position in 2010. This represents a negative change of 3.93 percent. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Obringer surname increased from 554 in 2000 to 561 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Obringer name decreased by 9.52 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #39,212 | -3.93% |
| Count | 554 | 561 | 1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obringer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Obringer. Most notably, the percentage of Obringers identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.38 percent in 2000 to 96.43 percent in 2010. While a small portion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years, there was a slight decrease in this group from 0.90 percent to 0.89 percent. Interestingly, the census began recording those identifying with two or more races in 2010, and 1.43 percent of Obringers fell into this category. Additionally, the census reported a new representation of Obringers identifying as Hispanic in 2010 at 0.89 percent. The groups Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded representation among those with the Obringer surname during either year noted.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 96.43% | -1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.89% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |