Explore the Family Name Oestmann

The meaning of Oestmann

North German (rarely Östmann): variant of Oest. Compare Eastman and Ostmann.

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How common is the last name Oestmann in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Oestmann has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,219 and by 2010, it had risen to 65,964, marking an increase of 12.3%. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname in the population also witnessed a significant growth. The data shows that in 2000, there were 239 individuals with the Oestmann surname, which increased to 300 by 2010, a rise of 25.52%.

20002010Change
Rank#75,219#65,96412.3%
Count23930025.52%
Proportion per 100k0.090.111.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oestmann

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Oestmann surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.49% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010. A new development over the decade was the appearance of individuals who identified with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, each accounting for 1.67% of the Oestmann population in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White97.49%95.33%-2.22%
Two or More Races0%1.67%0%
Hispanic0%1.67%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%