Explore the Family Name Oesterling
The meaning of Oesterling
North German (rarely Österling): nickname from Middle Low German ōsterlinc ‘someone from the Baltic Sea’ or ‘someone from the East’, and later ‘citizen of a city belonging to the Hanseatic League’. Compare Easterling.
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How common is the last name Oesterling in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oesterling has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 44,654th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 39,212th spot, a positive change of approximately 12.19%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 453 in 2000 to 561 in 2010, marking an increase by nearly 24%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increment from 0.17 to 0.19 within the same time frame, indicating increased prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #39,212 | 12.19% |
| Count | 453 | 561 | 23.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oesterling
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oesterling is predominantly White, as per the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 98.23% of those with the surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 95.72% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals with this surname, about 1.77% in 2000 and 1.96% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. Interestingly, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories recorded for this surname during these years. However, by 2010, around 1.78% were accounted as belonging to two or more races, presenting a new aspect of diversity within this surname's demographic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 95.72% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.96% | 10.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |