Explore the Family Name Odenweller
The meaning of Odenweller
German: variant of Odenwälder, a habitational name for someone from the Odenwald mountains, see Odenwald. Some characteristic forenames: German Liesl.
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How common is the last name Odenweller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Odenweller has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Odenweller was ranked as the 70,473rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 76,533rd position, demonstrating an 8.6% change. The count also decreased slightly from 259 to 251 individuals with this surname, which represents a 3.09% decline. The proportion of Odenwellers per 100,000 people also fell by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #76,533 | -8.6% |
| Count | 259 | 251 | -3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odenweller
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Odenweller identified as White, with a slight decrease from 96.53% in 2000 to 94.82% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased marginally from 3.09% to 3.19%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 94.82% | -1.77% |
| Two or More Races | 3.09% | 3.19% | 3.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |