Explore the Family Name Oeltjen
The meaning of Oeltjen
North German and East Frisian: patronymic from a Frisian-Low German pet form of the personal name Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Oeltjen in the United States?
The surname Oeltjen has seen a significant increase in popularity according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Oeltjen was ranked 73,659th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 62,714, representing a 14.86% increase. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew over this period with an increase of 30.2%, from 245 people in 2000 to 319 people in 2010. This jump is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which increased by 22.22% to reach 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #62,714 | 14.86% |
| Count | 245 | 319 | 30.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oeltjen
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Oeltjen surname largely identifies with White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.92% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure saw a slight increase to 96.87% in 2010. A small percentage, 2.45% in 2000 and 2.19% in 2010, identified with two or more races. However, there were no reported instances of individuals with the surname Oeltjen identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 96.87% | 0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 2.19% | -10.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |