Explore the Family Name Obrist
The meaning of Obrist
Swiss German: variant of Oberst. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Obrist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Obrist saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 64,385 which dropped slightly to 66,164 by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.76 percent in its popularity rank. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 289 individuals in 2000 to 299 in 2010, a modest growth of 3.46 percent. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k, there was a reduction from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #66,164 | -2.76% |
| Count | 289 | 299 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obrist
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Obrist surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 92.73 percent in 2000 to 90.30 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 4.84 percent in 2000 to 3.68 percent in 2010, a decrease of 23.97 percent. Interestingly, new identities appeared in 2010, with 2.68 percent identifying as Hispanic and 2.34 percent as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 90.3% | -2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 4.84% | 3.68% | -23.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |