Explore the Family Name Oehlerking
The meaning of Oehlerking
German (Westphalia; also Öhlerking): patronymic from the personal name Oehlerke, a derivative of Ohlerich (see Ulrich). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz, Gunter, Otto.
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How common is the last name Oehlerking in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oehlerking has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,973rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 65,593rd position, reflecting a change of 4.9%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, with a count of 266 in 2000 and 302 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 13.53%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #65,593 | 4.9% |
| Count | 266 | 302 | 13.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oehlerking
Reviewing the information on ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Oehlerking surname identified as White both in 2000 (96.24%) and in 2010 (92.05%), despite a slight decrease of 4.35%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races and Hispanic in 2010, at 3.64% and 3.31% respectively, where none were reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 92.05% | -4.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |