Explore the Family Name Oder
The meaning of Oder
1. German: topographic name from the river of this name in Central Europe, denoting someone who lived on its banks. 2. German (Öder): variant of Eder. 3. Slovenian: probably a nickname for a quarrelsome person, derived from Middle High German hader ‘quarrel’. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly as in 1 above, or from a western or northeastern Yiddish pronunciation of adar, the name of a month of the Jewish calendar. This is considered a happy time of year mainly because the festival of Purim is celebrated during this month and because Jewish tradition has it that Moses was born in this month.
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How common is the last name Oder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oder has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,237th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 25,849th place - an 11.24% drop. During the same period, the number of people carrying this surname also decreased from 1,024 in 2000 to 952 in 2010, marking a 7.03% decline. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k fell from 0.38 to 0.32, a reduction of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #25,849 | -11.24% |
| Count | 1,024 | 952 | -7.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.32 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oder
The ethnicity associated with the surname Oder also experienced some shifts during the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Most notably, there was a significant increase of 265.31% in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.49% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White declined slightly, from 96.09% to 93.80%, a change of -2.38%. Meanwhile, Hispanic and Black representation among those with the Oder surname increased by 13.86% and 43.18% respectively. The data showed no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 93.8% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.89% | 13.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 1.79% | 265.31% |
| Black | 0.88% | 1.26% | 43.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |