Explore the Family Name Obst
The meaning of Obst
East German (Silesia) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German obez, German Obst ‘fruit’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a fruit grower or seller. As a Jewish name, it may be artificial. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Armin, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Obst in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Obst has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,150th most popular and by 2010, it had slipped to 36,099th. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 628 to 621 during this period. This represents a proportion per 100,000 people slide from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #36,099 | -5.71% |
| Count | 628 | 621 | -1.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Obst
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the 2000-2010 decade. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 0.81% of people with the Obst surname identified as such. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as white declined from 96.97% to 93.56%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, leaping from 1.59% to 5.31%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as two or more races, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 93.56% | -3.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 5.31% | 233.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |