Explore the Family Name Oeser
The meaning of Oeser
1. North German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ansher, composed of Old Saxon ans ‘god’ + hari, heri ‘army’. The first -e indicates lengthening of the preceding vowel. 2. German (rarely Öser): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Oes or Öse. Compare Oser. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gunter.
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How common is the last name Oeser in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Oeser saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 52,608 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 50,275 - reflecting a percentage change of 4.43%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 370 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, showing a growth of 12.43%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Oeser surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #50,275 | 4.43% |
| Count | 370 | 416 | 12.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oeser
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Oeser surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White at 94.71% in 2010, down slightly from 96.49% in 2000. The next largest group was Hispanic, increasing from 2.70% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. There was also a small representation (1.20%) of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either recorded as zero or suppressed for privacy reasons in both 2000 and 2010 data sets.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 94.71% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 3.61% | 33.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |