Explore the Family Name Odenthal
The meaning of Odenthal
German: habitational name from Odenthal northeast of Cologne, formerly named Udendar, from a prehistoric creek name, Udandra. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Odenthal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Odenthal" has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,448 and slipped to 41,657 in 2010, marking a 0.5% decrease. Despite this slight dip in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.45%, from 495 in 2000 to 522 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #41,657 | -0.5% |
| Count | 495 | 522 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odenthal
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Odenthal" identify as White. This group, however, has experienced a decline of 3.32% in ten years, falling from 93.13% in 2000 to 90.04% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with an upturn of over 103.80%, increasing from 2.63% in 2000 to 5.36% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw slight changes, with the former decreasing by 5.56% and the latter increasing by 20.72%. The percentage of people identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 90.04% | -3.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 5.36% | 103.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 2.68% | 20.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 1.53% | -5.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |