Explore the Family Name Odenwald
The meaning of Odenwald
German: habitational name from the Odenwald mountains (between the rivers Main and Neckar). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Uwe. Scandinavian Sten.
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How common is the last name Odenwald in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Odenwald has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,298 in popularity with a count of 284, translating to a proportion of 0.11 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 71,886, and the count reduced to 271, equating to a lower proportion of 0.09 per 100k people. This represents a change of -10.09% in ranking and a -4.58% change in the total count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #71,886 | -10.09% |
| Count | 284 | 271 | -4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odenwald
The ethnicity associated with the surname Odenwald also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.07% in 2000 to 92.62% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.82% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010, a rise of 43.97%. No individuals with the Odenwald surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 92.62% | -2.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 4.06% | 43.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |