Explore the Family Name Oehl
The meaning of Oehl
1. North German (also Öhl): from a short form of the personal name Oehlerich (see Ulrich). 2. German (also Öhl): metonymic occupational name for an extractor or seller of culinary oil, from Middle High German öl ‘oil’, from Latin oleum ‘(olive) oil’. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Ute, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Oehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oehl experienced slight fluctuations in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 87,348th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had dipped slightly to rank 90,113th, marking a 3.17% decrease in rank. In terms of count, however, the number of individuals with the Oehl surname increased from 198 in 2000 to 205 in 2010, representing a 3.54% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #90,113 | -3.17% |
| Count | 198 | 205 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oehl
The ethnic identity associated with the Oehl surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, also showcased changes during that decade. Those identifying as White and bearing the surname decreased from 95.45% in 2000 to 91.22% in 2010, a drop of 4.43%. Interestingly, a new ethnic identity appeared in 2010: Hispanic. This group represented 5.85% of the total Oehls, a figure that was nonexistent in the 2000 Census. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no changes during this period, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 91.22% | -4.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.85% | 0% |
| 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% |