Explore the Family Name Offerdahl
The meaning of Offerdahl
Norwegian: variant of Offerdal, a habitational name from a farmstead in Sogn named Ofredal, probably from Opra, a river name of uncertain origin, + dal ‘valley’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Helmer.
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How common is the last name Offerdahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Offerdahl saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 46,944 and dropped to 49,914 in 2010, marking a change of -6.33. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 426 in 2000 to 420 in 2010, representing a drop of -1.41. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #49,914 | -6.33% |
| Count | 426 | 420 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Offerdahl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Offerdahl identify as White, with the proportion slightly increasing from 96.71% in 2000 to 96.90% in 2010. No instances were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or individuals of two or more races across both years. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among the Offerdahls, from 0% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. Conversely, the fraction identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped entirely, from 2.11% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 96.9% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |