Explore the Family Name Oehmke
The meaning of Oehmke
North German (rarely Öhmke): from a diminutive of Ohm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oehmke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oehmke saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname improved from 80,812th place in 2000 to 73,005th in 2010, marking a nearly 10% increase in its popularity rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by over 22%, from 218 people in 2000 to 266 in 2010. This led to a slight increase in the proportion of people named Oehmke per 100,000, rising from 0.08 to 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #73,005 | 9.66% |
| Count | 218 | 266 | 22.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oehmke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Oehmke identify as White, with percentages of 96.33% and 93.23% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. However, there was a minor decrease of 3.22% in this group over the decade. Interestingly, in 2010, the data shows a new entry of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities carrying the Oehmke name, making up 2.63% of the total. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 93.23% | -3.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |