Explore the Family Name Offenbacker
The meaning of Offenbacker
Americanized form of German or Jewish Offenbacher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Offenbacker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Offenbacker has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,385th but dropped to 72,568th by 2010, reflecting a 12.71% decrease. The overall count of people with this surname also fell by 7.27%, from 289 in 2000 to 268 in 2010. Furthermore, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 18.18% decrease in the number of people named Offenbacker.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #72,568 | -12.71% |
| Count | 289 | 268 | -7.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Offenbacker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Offenbacker surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, with a slight increase from 97.92% in 2000 to 98.51% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Offenbackers disappeared entirely over this decade, dropping from 1.73% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native or multiple ethnicities recorded under this surname in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 data introduced a small percentage (though not specified) of Black individuals bearing the Offenbacker name, where there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 98.51% | 0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |