Explore the Family Name Odermatt
The meaning of Odermatt
Swiss German and German: Alemannic form of Swiss German Andermatt, a topographic name based on the prepositional phrase an der Matte ‘by the meadow’ (used for haying), from Middle High German mate. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Gabrielle, Michel. German Othmar.
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How common is the last name Odermatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Odermatt saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,854th in popularity with a count of 262 bearers in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 75,564th, reflecting a decrease of 8.17 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined by 2.67 percent from 262 to 255 within the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 10 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #75,564 | -8.17% |
| Count | 262 | 255 | -2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Odermatt
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of Odermatts identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly by 1.04 percent - from 93.13 percent to 92.16 percent. The Hispanic representation among Odermatts also experienced a drop of 15.95 percent, declining from 4.20 percent in 2000 to 3.53 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of multiple race identification among Odermatts in 2010 at 3.14 percent. Notably, there were no Odermatts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 92.16% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 3.53% | -15.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |