Explore the Family Name Oesch
The meaning of Oesch
Swiss German: cognate of German Esch. History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, among the Mennonites in the US also spelled e.g. Esch and Eash. Mennonites bearing the name Oesch immigrated to North America mainly in the 19th century (from Germany). There were also several other immigrants from Switzerland and Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Oesch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oesch has significantly grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Oesch was ranked 81,700 in popularity with a count of 215 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, this rank had improved dramatically to 40,313, showing a change of approximately 50.66%. The count of individuals with the Oesch surname also saw a substantial increase, from 215 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, marking a rise of around 152.56%. The proportion of individuals named Oesch per 100k also rose by 125% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #40,313 | 50.66% |
| Count | 215 | 543 | 152.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.18 | 125% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oesch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Oesch surname. In 2000, nearly all (98.6%) identified as White. By 2010, while a significant majority (97.05%) still identified as White, there was a slight decrease of 1.57%. Over the same decade, individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicity started appearing under this surname, each making up about 0.92% of those with the Oesch name in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people identifying with two or more races increased to 1.10% in 2010. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 97.05% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |