Explore the Family Name Oehlert
The meaning of Oehlert
German (rarely Öhlert): 1. from a shortened form of the personal name Odalhard, composed with Old Saxon ōd ‘possession’. 2. enlarged form of Oehler + excrescent t-.
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How common is the last name Oehlert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oehlert has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 48,109th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 46,314th spot—a change of 3.73%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during the same period, from 413 to 460, signifying an increase of 11.38%. The proportion of people named Oehlert per 100,000 also saw a small rise from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #46,314 | 3.73% |
| Count | 413 | 460 | 11.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oehlert
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Oehlert, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a vast majority of individuals identify as White, making up 96.37% in 2000 and 95.65% in 2010. There was a slight decrease of 0.75% in this category over the decade. Another observable group consists of those identifying with two or more races, which constituted 2.18% of the total in 2000 and slightly decreased to 1.96% in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.09%. The remaining categories—Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native—had no individuals identifying with them in either census year, therefore showing no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.65% | -0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 1.96% | -10.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |