Explore the Family Name Oehrlein
The meaning of Oehrlein
German (also Öhrlein): 1. nickname, from a diminutive of Ohr. 2. from a pet form of the personal name Aurelius (see Aurelio).
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How common is the last name Oehrlein in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oehrlein saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Oehrlein was ranked 59,147th most popular name in the United States, while in 2010, it moved up to the 58,735th spot, marking a change of 0.7%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 320 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, a rise of 7.81%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #58,735 | 0.7% |
| Count | 320 | 345 | 7.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oehrlein
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Oehrlein identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 96.56% in 2000 to 94.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 11.54%, bringing their representation up from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. Additionally, new representations emerged in 2010, with 2.03% identifying as being of two or more races and another 2.03% identifying as Hispanic. There were no changes in the percentages identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.2% | -2.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 1.74% | 11.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |