Explore the Family Name Oechsle
The meaning of Oechsle
South German (also Öchsle): nickname from a diminutive of Ochs ‘ox’. Compare Axley and Exley. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Dieter.
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How common is the last name Oechsle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oechsle has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Oechsle ranked 58,692nd in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 56,310th, marking a 4.06% increase in rank. In terms of count, the number of people with the Oechsle surname grew from 323 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, indicating a 12.38% increase. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 population, the figures remained constant at 0.12 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #56,310 | 4.06% |
| Count | 323 | 363 | 12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oechsle
As for ethnicity, the majority of people with the Oechsle surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This ethnic identity group made up 97.21% of individuals bearing the surname in 2000, slightly decreasing to 96.42% in 2010. The presence of other ethnicities within the Oechsle surname was minimal or non-existent during these periods. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, however, there was a small emergence of people identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.38% of those with the Oechsle surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.42% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |